Author: William Roscoe Thayer

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PREFACE Since 1789 every European people has been busy making a throne, or seat of government and authority, from which its ruler might preside. These thrones have been of many patterns, to correspon …

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Author of The Dawn of Italian Independence …

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As Roosevelt’s Harvard classmate and friend for forty years, the author knew this pivotal American President extremely well—though they rarely saw eye-to-eye on political matters. This 1919 life stor …

In ‘Throne-Makers, ‘ William Roscoe Thayer presents a compelling examination of the intricate dynamics of power and governance during a transformative period in European history. Through an engaging …

The classic five-volume biography by John Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, plus the two-volume biography by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, plus the one-volume biography by Thayer. According …

In ‘Throne-Makers, ‘ William Roscoe Thayer delves into the intricate world of political power and the influential figures behind the thrones of Europe. Through a blend of meticulously researched hist …