Sheryl Z. (szamp) reviewed on 7/9/2013 + 25 more book reviews

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A forgotten hero who was able to accomplish much given the restraints of the period she lived in.
Shamefully wealthy she used her wealth, wit, and beauty to accomplish her goals and for the ultimate betterment of womankind. This book reads like a who's who of 18th century Europe but still manages to be entertaining with the acquisition of Elgin Marbles only a chapter or two of Lady Elgin's life. Incidentally, it was her money and her fortitude which brought the Marbles to the UK. Also it is interesting to note taking the marbles from Greece was as controversial then as it is now.

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