Princesses Behaving Badly
Princesses behaving badly. real stories from history without the fairy-tale endings. cover_9780804191098. written by: linda rodriguez mcrobbie. read by: . Princesses behaving badly offers true tales of all these princesses and dozens more in a fascinating read that's perfect for history buffs, feminists, and anyone seeking a different kind of bedtime story. 11 princesses behaving badly. princesses occupy a strange place in western civilization. being a princess is a kind of romantic fantasy that involves having bags of money, a glamorous lifestyle, rightful privilege, and, of course, a living, breathing prince charming. but they can also be the uncomfortable embodiment of the gilded cage: in the fairy tales, they’re just waiting for a handsome prince to come and rescue them; in the history books, they’re often just a footnote, diplomatic. Empress elizabeth of the austro-hungarian empire slept wearing a mask of raw veal. princess olga of kiev murdered thousands of men, and princess ...