And the Rest Is History
The Famous (and Infamous) First Meetings of the World's Most Passionate Couples
by Marlene Wagman-Geller
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And the Rest Is History
From Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine Beauharnais to Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo to John Lennon and Yoko Ono, history is replete with great romances. While we're familiar with all of these people as individuals, we also associate them with the grand, sometimes fiery passion they shared with their partners. In And the Rest Is History, Marlene Wagman-Geller takes an intriguing look at how these iconoclastic lovers first crossed paths, whether it was through fate, setups or blind luck.
In some cases, as with Antony and Cleopatra, the destinies of the lovers changed the world. And, while some romances did not alter history itself, they made their marks on poetry, music and even architecture. The stories in this book not only chronicle how each couple met, but also how they parted. Taking us from the Bible (Jacob and Rachel) to royalty (Nicholas Romanov and Princess Alix) to show business (René Angelil and Céline Dion), the author explores just what makes great romances great—and why we’re so drawn to the power of legendary love.
From angry sparks flying to love at first sight, the meetings shared in this entertaining book give us a look at what the author calls “that one great love.”
Hardcover : 240 pages
Publisher: Penguin Group (Usa) ( January 25, 2011 )
Item #: 13-321633
ISBN: 9780399536410
Product Dimensions: 5.125 x 7.5 inches
Product Weight: 11.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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