Louise Mountbatten Queen Of Sweden
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. DJ - worn with mylar. Pages - good; name penned on fep; clean text.
This meticulously researched royal biography chronicles the remarkable life of Louise Mountbatten, the British-born princess who became Queen of Sweden as the wife of King Gustaf VI Adolf. Drawing on extensive historical sources, Margit Fjellman presents a vivid portrait of a woman who navigated the complex world of European royalty in the twentieth century, bringing grace, intelligence, and a deep sense of duty to her adopted country. The narrative details Louise's aristocratic origins as a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, her wartime experiences, and her transformation into a beloved Swedish monarch. Written with scholarly authority yet remaining accessible and engaging, the biography illustrates how Louise's personal warmth and cultural diplomacy left a lasting impression on the Swedish people and the broader European royal landscape.
Author: Margit Fjellman
Format: Hardback
Published: 1968, George Allen and Unwin Ltd
Genre: Biography
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. DJ - worn with mylar. Pages - good; name penned on fep; clean text.
This meticulously researched royal biography chronicles the remarkable life of Louise Mountbatten, the British-born princess who became Queen of Sweden as the wife of King Gustaf VI Adolf. Drawing on extensive historical sources, Margit Fjellman presents a vivid portrait of a woman who navigated the complex world of European royalty in the twentieth century, bringing grace, intelligence, and a deep sense of duty to her adopted country. The narrative details Louise's aristocratic origins as a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, her wartime experiences, and her transformation into a beloved Swedish monarch. Written with scholarly authority yet remaining accessible and engaging, the biography illustrates how Louise's personal warmth and cultural diplomacy left a lasting impression on the Swedish people and the broader European royal landscape.