Panevezys, Lithuania: Magile, 2004 LIMITED EDITION. One of only 6000 copies. In Lithuanian/ Lietuviskai. Using available historical sources author writes of the 16th Century Passionate but Tragic Love Story between Lithuanian High-Queen Barbora Gostautiene, nee Radvila and King of Poland-Lithuania, Zygimantas Augustas (Sigismund Augustus). Sigismund was the last of the Lithuanian Jogailian dynasty, who had intermarried with most of the major European Royal Families during 14th to 16th centuries. Barbora was one of the great Beauties of her Age. Details of political intrigue and family life of Mikalojus Radvila the Black, Mikalojus Radvila the Red, Queen Mother Bona Sforza and others. The once powerful Radvila family are ancestors to Lee Radziwill who became famous during the President and Jackie Kennedy era at the White House. Many vivid hunting scenes of the time, including details of period hunting weapons and techniques. Includes portraits and illustrations. Booklet in NF conditon. Black glossy paper cover with gilt lettering on front cover shows minor edge wear and slight corner bumping. Inside pages clean and unmarked. Very readable condition. Published without dust jacket.. Limited. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by Marija Matusakaite . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (more information)

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