Richard Jay Hutto

The Kaiser's Confidante

Mary Lee, the First American-Born Princess

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Produktbeschreibung

New York City native Mary Esther Lee (1837-1914) first married in 1864 the Prince von Noer, brother of the Queen of Denmark, and was created a princess in her own right after his death. An active philanthropist to Protestant causes, she then married Count Alfred von Waldersee whose close ties to the Prussian court made her an intimate friend of Kaiser Wilhelm II and a mentor and valued friend to his young wife. Although she preferred to remain in the background, Mary's influence caused intense jealousy by those at court who resented her friendship with the kaiser and kaiserin. This biography chronicles the remarkable life of an American woman whose wealth and influence enabled her to rise to power in the Prussian royal court.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 230
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Januar 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 380g
• ISBN-13: 9781476665726
• ISBN-10: 1476665729
• Artikelnr.: 45750840

Autorenporträt

Richard Jay Hutto served as White House Appointments Secretary to the Jimmy Carter family and was chairman of the Georgia Council for the Arts. He is an internationally recognized speaker and historical consultant often appearing in televised adaptations of his work. He lives in Macon, Georgia, and can be reached at www.poisonedlife.com.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Preface Introduction
1.
New Opportunities in the Old World
2.
Married into the Royal Mob
3.
A Princess in Her Own Right
4.
Another Chance at Love
5.
Mentoring a Future Empress
6.
Religion and Philanthropy
7.
A Clear Path to the Throne
8.
Ensconced in Power
9.
Father Figure 10.
"The Empress' American Rival" 11.
Distaff Diplomacy 12.
Command in the Boxer Rebellion 13.
Alfred's Return from China 14.
The Long-Delayed Visit to America 15.
Death and Solitude Epilogue Chapter Notes Bibliography