A Year in Books/Day 62: A Treasury of Royal Scandals

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  • Title: A Treasury of Royal Scandals The Shocking True Stories of History’s Wickedest, Weirdest, Most Wanton Kings, Queens, Tsars, Popes, and Emperors
  • Author: Michael Farquhar
  • Year Published: 2001 (Penguin Books)
  • Year Purchased: 2001
  • Source: A gift from a friend.
  • About: A light, humorous and historically accurate compilation of tasty, titillating royal scandals from around the world.
  • Motivation: I’m a total history nerd. I usually read heavier fair but love to pepper the tougher stuff with easier non-fiction delights. This definitely fits that bill well.
  • Times Read: 1
  • Random Excerpt/Page 211: “Claudius, in fact, had a tough time commanding respect from anyone before he came to the throne. When he fell asleep after dinner, as was his tendency, the gathered guests would pelt him with dates and olive pits. He later tried to explain away his stupidity, saying it was merely an act that served him well during the reign of his vicious nephew. Few were convinced, however, including the author of a contemporary book called ‘A Fool’s Rise to Power’.”
  • Happiness Scale: 9

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