DK Great Loves Hardback Book

For centuries, human history has been shaped by politics, power, and war but what about love?Mark Antonys love for Cleopatra led to war between Rome and Egypt Emperor Xuanzang of Tang relinquished the Mandate of Heaven for Yang Guifei and the English Reformation was borne out of Henry VIIIs passion for Anne Boleyn. Over the centuries since, these great loves and many others have been celebrated, recorded, and memorialized to stand alongside the annals of war, peace, and politics that have moulded todays world. Great Loves celebrates historys most famous romances the joyful, the tragic, and the epic in one stunning visual guide, showing that, regardless of age, race, gender, or orientation, love has always been a force to be reckoned with. This boldly illustrated title presents a diverse range of stories from around the world, including many relationships that defied the conventions of their day, and features romantic quotes from personal correspondence, poetry, and fiction. | DK Great Loves Hardback Book