Princesses Behaving Badly: Real Stories from History—without the Fairy-Tale Endings by Linda Rodríguez McRobbie

Princesses Behaving Badly: Real Stories from History—without the Fairy-Tale Endings

Linda Rodríguez McRobbie

303 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

nonfiction biography history informative medium-paced
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Ideal for readers who relish darkly humorous, feminist-infused history that unearths the scandalous and untold lives of women who wielded power beyond the fairy-tale trope.

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This paperback edition offers true tales of these take-charge princesses plus dozens more in a fascinating read that's perfect for history buffs, feminists, and anyone seeking a different kind of bedtime story. You think you know her story. You'v...

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informative: 92%

adventurous: 38%

funny: 36%

inspiring: 24%

lighthearted: 24%

reflective: 14%

dark: 13%

emotional: 9%

sad: 6%

challenging: 3%

mysterious: 2%

relaxing: 2%

hopeful: 1%

tense: 1%

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