80: Philip Augustus

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<p>Avec sa femme Elizabeth II, le prince Philip forme le couple royal le plus connu au monde. Mais si sa vie peut avoir tout l’air d’un conte de fée, cet ancien militaire a connu son lot de tragédies. Découvrez le destin romanesque d’un homme guidé par son devoir, souvent éclipsé ... Show More

Faites un don et recevez un cadeau : http://don.storiavoce.com/Issu de la branche cadette de la famille Bourbon, Louis-Philippe d'Orléans naît en 1747. Sous le règne de Louis XV, il réalise ses premières expériences en politique. Cependant, il ne trouve pas la reconnaissance souh ... Show More

"Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown…” Henry IV has been portrayed as both a shadowy, obscure figure, and a strong king who was loved by his people. Prior to ascending the throne, Henry, the son of John of Gaunt, was admired for his glamour, clemency, courage and strong fait ... Show More

<p>Napoleon Bonaparte is a household name; a rare example of someone who is as well remembered by his supporters as by his enemies. His life is rich with dramatic irony. He was a key figure in the creation of the First French Republic, yet became a self-appointed Emperor. Surroun ... Show More