European Royalty discussion

Please Discuss Born to Rule Part I Sovereigns in the Making: The Formative Years (1869-1901) as well as the Genealogical Table, Introduction, etc. here.

Daniel wrote: "One thing I have wondered is if people are finding it hard to follow who is being talked about because the author bounces from grandchild to grandchild so much. Because I work with Queen Victoria's..."

If one is not familiar with all the players, then it might be a tad confusing; however, I personally think that this writer has laid out the "script" in a way that one should be able to follow. Of course, it is always helpful to have a Genealogical Table to refer to as you read. Having said that I have been slow in my reading thus far but I am really enjoying this read. I am one of those completely fascinated with Queen Victoria, the era and her legacy.

Daniel wrote: "One thing I have wondered is if people are finding it hard to follow who is being talked about because the author bounces from grandchild to grandchild so much. Because I work with Queen Victoria's..."

I find it very hard to follow, even tho all the nicknames were explained, jumping from given name to nickname multiple times in the same sentence is distracting. Victoria is a new to me. I am enjoying it tho.

Was anyone shocked to learn about the German governess, "Fraulein"; Dr. X and their efforts at trying to "indoctrinate", for want of a better word, the children placed in their charge. (Chapter 2, "Mad. Never Mind--pages 14-16).

I'm late to this read, but I should have the book in the next few days. I haven't read a lot after the Tudor period except for random books here and there (besides about the Romanovs), so I'm looking forward to it.