Project Gutenberg 2014-06-30 Public domain in the USA. 316 Lang, Mrs. Lang, Leonora Blanche Lang, L. B. (Leonora Blanche) Lang, Mrs. Andrew Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice) 1860 1941 Ford, Henry Justice 08028404 The Book of Princes and Princesses Napoleon -- His Majesty the King of Rome -- The Princess Jeanne -- Hacon the King -- Mi reina! mi reina! -- Henriette the siege baby -- The red rose -- The white rose -- Richard the Fearless -- Frederick and Wilhelmine -- Une reine malheureuse -- The 'little queen' -- Two little girls and their mother -- The troubles of the Princess Elizabeth. Produced by Emmy, Sharon Joiner, Rachael Schultz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Book of Princes and Princesses" by Mrs. Lang is a collection of historical tales aimed at engaging young readers with exciting and true stories about royalty, written in the early 20th century. The book seeks to bridge the gap between the enchanting world of fairy tales and the often less fantastical reality of historical figures, making learning about history entertaining. Throughout its pages, readers are introduced to notable historical figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and various princes and princesses, exploring their adventures, challenges, and often turbulent lives. At the start of the book, the author presents Napoleon Bonaparte's early life, highlighting his Corsican upbringing and ambitious nature. The narrative details his childhood experiences, his relationships with his siblings, and the significant events leading to his rise as a military leader. It introduces personal anecdotes that shape his character, illustrating both his talents and shortcomings, alongside the intricacies of royal expectations faced by princes like his son, the King of Rome. This opening portion aims to captivate young readers by blending historical accuracy with relatable themes about ambition, family dynamics, and the burdens of nobility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46145/46145-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Princes Princesses Europe -- Kings and rulers D Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: History - Royalty 716668 2025-08-18T15:05:56.060422 text/html 695772 2024-10-24T08:27:05 text/html 4832537 2025-08-18T15:06:05.426444 application/epub+zip 4830039 2025-08-18T15:05:58.249483 application/epub+zip 358075 2025-08-18T15:05:57.075393 application/epub+zip 4995053 2025-08-18T15:06:10.879376 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4942317 2025-08-18T15:06:04.330385 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476786 2022-09-21T04:24:39.995236 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 655493 2025-08-18T15:05:54.993401 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 635669 2024-10-24T08:27:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18647 2025-08-18T15:06:11.041848 application/rdf+xml 24356 2025-08-18T15:05:57.194385 image/jpeg 3888 2025-08-18T15:05:57.129423 image/jpeg 4742088 2025-08-18T15:05:56.248419 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia