Famous Affinities of History The Romance of Devotion Vol 1-4

Famous Affinities of History is a four-volume series written by Lyndon Orr. The series explores the romantic relationships of famous historical figures offering insights into their personalities and the times in which they lived. Volume 1 focuses on Cleopatra and Mark Antony as well as other notable couples such as Abelard and Heloise and Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Volume 2 features Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine as well as other famous pairs such as Dante and Beatrice and Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Volume 3 covers the relationships of famous artists and writers including Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Shelley and George Sand and Frederic Chopin. Volume 4 concludes the series with tales of love and tragedy including the story of John Keats and Fanny Brawne and the ill-fated marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Throughout the series Orr provides historical context and analysis of each relationship drawing on primary sources and literary works to offer a vivid picture of each couple and their time. The series remains a popular work of historical non-fiction offering readers a glimpse into the private lives of some of historys most famous figures.