Publisher's Synopsis
The Royal House of Lusignan: Its Founder and Present Representative is a book written by William Edward Horton in 1896. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Lusignan family, which was a prominent royal dynasty in medieval Europe. The author traces the origins of the family to the 10th century and follows its rise to power in France and later in Cyprus and Jerusalem. The book also delves into the family's genealogy, providing detailed information about its members, including their marriages, children, and political alliances. Horton offers insights into the family's political and military achievements, as well as its cultural and artistic contributions to European society. The latter part of the book focuses on the present representative of the Lusignan family, who was at the time of publication the Duke of Parma. Horton provides a detailed account of the Duke's life, including his education, military service, and political career. The author also explores the Duke's family life, including his marriage and children. Overall, The Royal House of Lusignan: Its Founder and Present Representative is a fascinating historical account of a prominent European royal family. It is an essential read for anyone interested in medieval European history, genealogy, and royal dynasties.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
