The Astors

Kavaler, Lucy

ISBN 10: 0595095674 / ISBN 13: 9780595095674

Published by An Authors Backinprint.Com Edition 2000, 2000

About this Item

A Family Chronicle of Pomp and Power Gewicht in Gramm: 550.

Seller Inventory # 82577

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Astors
• Publisher: An Authors Backinprint.Com Edition 2000
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595095674
• ISBN 13: 9780595095674
• Binding: viele Anstreichungen
• Weight: 550 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biographie

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Synopsis

This book has never been replaced as the definitive biography of this fabulous dynasty, and is a major source for the media. It tells of triumphs, tragedies, and scandals. The Astors became landlords of New York, established society's "400," and joined the British nobility. The Titanic drama of their lives is given a new perspective. Reviewers have called this book wonderfully entertaining, and a Horatio Alger story for the very adult reader.

About the Author

Author of 17 books and internationally recognized as a social historian, Kavaler was consultant-interviewee on A&E's "Biography -- The Astors." Her books appear on "Best Books of the Year" lists. Her novel, "Heroes and Lovers," takes its feminist heroine on a race for the South Pole. A second novel, "The Secret Lives of the Edmonts," makes fictional use of the Astor family and lifestyle. Reviewers praise her "exceptional narrative gifts," and say "her skill as a raconteur is without peer."