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Jean des Cars reputation is more to do and this book is remarkable in every respect. Europe was essentially monarchical in 1914 and most of the royal families have not fallen during this terrible twentieth century as demonstrated by the author, to perfection.

Some minor errors, to report: Darlan was assassinated in Algiers December 24, 1942 and would have been unable to attend the Casablanca Conference in January 1943) pages 393-4); confusion on page 438 between King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden, and his son, the crown prince Gustavus Adolphus says "the German prince", father of the current ruler.
Shells that disfigure an otherwise outstanding book by. A correction in the next edition, is essential.

Jean-Pierre TRACE Associate History