Download or read book Royal Romances of To-day written by Kellogg Durland and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details the life and love story of King Alfonzo XIII and Queen Ena of Spain, Nicholas and Alexandra of Russia, and Queen Elena of Italy. Initially published in 1911, it aims to examine contemporary monarchies across Europe. In hindsight, the book offers an interesting glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of ordinary people towards the monarchy. Alfonzo and Ena are portrayed as being in love when they, in fact, become estranged. The book also provides a detailed look at Nicholas and Alexandra and the Russian aristocracy and correctly predicts their fall.