Sex Lives of the Kings and Queens [Paperback]

Nigel Cawthorne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2004 | Series: Sex Lives

Prion’s internationally bestselling Sex Lives series presents lighthearted accounts of the sexual escapades of major figures in history, politics, religion, the arts, and film. Irreverent and gossipy, the books are packed with carnal tidbits and eye-opening revelations. The headlines of Royal infidelity and divorce that are the bread and butter of today's tabloid press are nothing new. People have always been captivated by the sexual behaviour of Royalty, and as author Nigel Cawthorne reveals, there has been plenty of it. In humorous style, Cawthorne chronicles the ongoing sexual farce across the centuries from Hal the Horny (Henry VIII) via Edward the Caresser (Edward VII) to the present day antics of Prince Charles who, unlike his predecessors, chose a mistress who was far less attractive than his official partner.

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Prion’s internationally best–selling Sex Lives series presents lighthearted accounts of the sexual escapades of major figures in history, politics, religion, the arts, and the Silver Screen. Irreverent and gossipy, the books are packed with carnal tidbits and eye–opening revelations.

About the Author

Nigel Cawthorne has been a writer and editor for 25 years and has written, contributed to and edited more than 60 books on a wide range of subjects. He has contributed to The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, Daily Mirror and The New York Tribune, amongst others and has appeared on ITN News, Channel 4 News, Sky News, TV-am, and Radio 4's Today.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Prion; 3rd edition (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853755362
• ISBN-13: 978-1853755361
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,230,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy read but far too many inaccuracies, July 30, 2006

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This review is from: Sex Lives of the Kings and Queens (Paperback)

Nice easy read, quite entertaining but way too many inaccuracies. James, Duke of Monmouth was NOT James, Duke of York's son, for instance. I'm not a history professor by any means, but it seemed like nobody proofread this book. If you want something just as entertaining with no factual mistakes, buy Eleanor Herman's Sex With Kings.