Royalty Who Wait: The 21 Heads of Formerly Regnant Houses of Europe

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Former Royalty of Europe

A N......E X C E L L E N T.....E X C I T I N G......B O O K

It could have been better

Decent overview, but too shallow

For students of royal European heredity and genealogy

Royalty Who Wait: The 21 Heads of Formerly Regnant Houses of Europe
Olga S. Opfell
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Former Royalty of Europe .......2006-11-10

This is an exceptionally interesting book because it details all the more obscure monarchies in Europe. I was fascinated by how these particular monarchies were formed, who ruled, what the political situation were and how the monarchies were dissolved.

The information given about former rulers and who are still pretender(s)
was very informative. I liked this book because it filled in a lot of the gaps that I have read briefly about. Now, the gaps have been filled in.
A must for anyone who interested more obscure royal houses.

A N......E X C E L L E N T.....E X C I T I N G......B O O K.......2004-11-04

Reading other reviews of this book, I have discovered I
don't know as much about royalty as I thought I did!
Although I did know some of the information included, I
certainly learnt more than I already knew! Many of the
stories are very thrilling, others are very sad. But
all are very real!

Making the book even more real and interesting are
the PHOTOGRAPHS....one photograph of each head of every
royal house mentioned! These pictures add a genuineness
and trueness to the text -- one realizes one is reading
about REAL people, and not fairy-tales! I only wish that
there were more photos in this book...but the tantalizing
one for each royal house is very, very welcome, nonethe-
less!

The book contains a list of Monarchist Organizations,
an extensive bibliography, and a full, (and long!) index.
The paper is the best available, the print-style large
enough to be readable, and very well spaced. This book
a trade-paperback, and has the best paperback binding
available, (with superiour glue, and a slightly rounded
spine.) All that is missing is a hard cover, with
gold engraving!

Definitely a great book, both in content and present-
ation!

It could have been better.......2002-10-24

I have been studying royalty and royal genealogy for more than twenty years and when I heard that this book was coming out, I wanted to purchase it. But instead I borrowed it from the library and I am so grateful that I did. My main complaint actually is that the book is too short and superficial.

For each of the claimants addressed the author goes into a brief history of either that particular royal family or its throne. That is where its brevity and its superficiality are its downfall. The history of these families and their thrones are often complex, and despite the fact that I was already familiar with the material, it was often delivered in a manner that was confusing. In the process of trying to cram many years of royal history into small chapters a great deal of information is omitted that would clarify the events that are described within. For example, in many royal families there are often members of different generations and lines with the same name. The author dose not distinguish clearly whom they are referring to at times. For someone who does not have a strong grasp of the genealogical information that could be confusing.

I also did not learn anything new about the claimants to the vacant thrones. I have had particular interest in the Hohenzollern family which used to occupy the thrones of Imperial Germany and Prussia. But once the history of the Prussian royal family was expounded, I learned nothing new about the claimant H.R.H. Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia. In fact there was a great deal of information that was not included. First of all, it elaborates nowhere in the book that since the 1919 constitution of the Weimar Republic all former German royalties no longer legally obtain their titles. Their former titles have been regulated as a part of their surnames. In Germany the claimant is legally known as Georg Friedrich Prinz von Prussen. But despite the German law, much of it is ignored and the former titles of the German royals are used socially. Also, the book does not tell you that H.R.H Prince Georg Friedrich of Prussia, in his position as head of the Prussian royal family, has attended many state occasions within Germany with the full cooperation and support of the German Chancellor.

The maps are indeed amateurish and the genealogy charts are simplistic. If you are someone who is new to the subject of royalty then this book could give you some basic information. But if you are a student of this subject who already has knowledge about formerly reigning monarchs then this book will be a disappointment.

Decent overview, but too shallow.......2002-05-27

Just finished Olga Opfell's ROYALTY WHO WAIT, and was not very impressed. The book does a good job providing a brief overview of the various European royal families, but that is about it.

I purchased the book primarily for the historical context in which these families lived. It provided very limited historical context, little of which was useful if one is trying to better understand the life and times of these families.

The book describes various kingdoms that no longer appear on modern maps, but the maps provided are very poor. They need to be overlaid against a map of modern Europe so as to put these kingdoms in context, but they were not.

The organization of the book is also hard to understand. For example, the book lists two Royal Houses of France, and one Imperial House of France. The author made these discussions in three different chapters, but there was no continuity between the three chapters. More detail on how one family was deposed and how the next one was installed would have provided better continuity.

The family trees provided could also use some additional detail. Ms. Opfell concentrated only on the Head of the Houses. To make them more useful, the trees should have included children, siblings, and parents. Again, additional detail would have been helpful to understand the various Royal houses and how they are related to other Royal houses. There were alot of marriages between a prince of one house and a princess of another house, and thus the various royal families are related - but it was impossible to understand this from the family trees provided.

There was also alot of talk about the British Royal Family, and how some of the various deposed Houses are related. Ms. Opfell made briefs mentions that some houses were related to the British royal family, but provided no additional detail.

The discussion on the Russian Royal Family seemed to contradict the conclusion of THE FLIGHT OF THE ROMANOVS by John Perry and Constantine Pleshakov. Both books agree that Romanov family is complex with various claims. It was interesting to note that the person supported by Olga Opfell was rejected by Perry and Pleshakov. The Perry and Pleshakov book is a much better book if one wants to understand the Romanovs. The detail is much greater and is thus a more satisfying read.

Sorry to be so negative on ROYALTY WHO WAIT. It was just too shallow on too many fronts.

For students of royal European heredity and genealogy.......2001-09-09

Once the primary form of political governance, today there are only seven European monarchies still intact. All of them are constitutional monarchies which have survived the disappearance of four European empires and sixteen European kingdoms during the last two centuries from the Bourbon kingdom in France which ceased to exist in 1830, down to the Greek kingdom ending in 1973. Ex-kings still consider themselves to be kings, along with their extended family groups of princes, dukes, and counts. Two world wars caused the greatest attrition in monarchies, leaving exiled heads of royal families to seek their fortunes in business, and some still managing substantial estates. Royalty Who Wait: The 21 Heads Of Formerly Regnant Houses Of Europe is arranged in the chronological order in which these kingdoms disappeared and profiles twenty-one heads of the formerly royal houses of Europe's nobility. All are set in historical perspective and recount varied life styles, occupations, and interests of the current monarchial inheritors. At the end of each chapter is a chart or set of charts depicting the line of succession to the headship of a royal house. Royalty Who Wait is a unique and highly recommended reference for students of royal European heredity and genealogy.

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From the first time a record was played over the airwaves in 1906, to a modern club economy that totals $3 billion annually in New York City alone, the DJ has been at the center of popular music. Starting as little more than a talking jukebox, the DJ is now a premier entertainer, producer, businessman, and musician in his own right. Superstar DJs, from Junior Vasquez to Sasha and Digweed, command worship and adoration from millions, flying around the globe to earn tens of thousands of dollars for one night's work. Increasingly, they are replacing live musicians as the central figures of the music industry. In Last Night a DJ Saved My Life, music journalists Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton have written the first comprehensive history of the mysterious and charismatic figure behind the turntables -- part obsessive record collector, part mad scientist, part intuitive psychologist of the party groove. From England's rabid Northern Soul scene to the birth of disco in New York, from the sound systems of Jamaica to the scratch wars of early hip-hop in the Bronx, from Chicago house to Detroit techno to London rave, DJs are responsible for most of the significant changes in music over the past forty years. Drawing on in-depth interviews with DJs, critics, musicians, record executives, and the revelers at some of the century's most legendary parties, Last Night a DJ Saved My Life is nothing less than the life story of dance music.

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Great History, Writing Talent Lacking.......2007-08-18

The only thing that kept me reading this book was that it contained information I didn't know. I found that skimming helped reduce the groaning and eye-rolling caused by poor organization of the material. Much of it was just fine, but parts of the book are difficult to read because the authors couldn't devise a smooth transition from one chapter to another. Other than that minor complaint, this is a great book!

Thoroughly researched, well-written history of the dance/club DJ.......2007-07-17

Written by two former editors of Mixmag (the magazine bible of club culture and dance music), this 400-page book provides a deep, well-researched history of the club DJ. It follows the evolution of the live performance DJ from a human record changer, to a macro mixer of individual platters, to a micro mixer of record segments and sounds, to a full-fledged music producer. In doing so the authors document the impact that DJs had on the music itself, first in selecting what they played, later in demanding what they needed, and lastly in creating what they wanted.

Although the book opens with a short chapter on radio DJs (all of twenty-one pages), this story is about the club DJ's rise to musicianship. The book charts the live DJ's beginnings as a record spinner in large halls, follows the DJ-fueled Northern Soul scene in the UK, threads in the revolutionary work of Jamaican DJ sound systems, and returns to the US for a lengthy exposition on disco, hip-hop, house and beyond.

The disco chapters, though at times devolving into discussion that's more of the music than the DJs, are among the book's most interesting. They explore the movement's organic New York roots, contrasting them sharply to the genre's publicly refuted commercial apogee. One might argue with their contention that the "disco sucks" backlash was a homophobic reaction (particularly when they do such a good job of describing the commercial overexposure that led to disco's mainstream repudiation), but their descriptions of the era's seminal underground clubs and DJs bring context to disco that was completely lost in its mainstream incarnation.

Two chapters on hip hop show both its evolutionary and revolutionary forward steps, with the DJ becoming a producer and musician. Fresh interviews with the major players are skillfully woven into a compelling narrative of the genre's birth and growth. Club music's transitions between house, techno, garage and other variants are layered with reporting on the stage-setting cultural environments and geographic movements of key players. These latter chapters read more as anthropological catalogs than the you-are-there accounts of disco, so while they're informative, they're a bit dry.

A good deal of the text devolves into a history of the music, leaving the DJs temporarily on the sideline. But given the intimate intertwining of DJs and music, and the reciprocal impact they had on each other, this is probably unavoidable. Unless you're an avid dance music fan, some of the authors' points, hinged upon references to specific songs, will fail to resonate.

The authors make a compelling argument for the DJ at the center of the vortex that created disco and morphed it into house, techno, acid house and more. Unlike music that was a product of artists, record companies and radio, dance music is a product of dancers, clubs, DJs and producers, with the latter two categories merging more and more over time. The added element of geographical isolation is shown to have had a major impact on numerous scenes (northern UK, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Europe) and the development of their respective musics, and the commercial needs for starless music created a vacuum into which DJs could step.

Though this is very well written, though there are nits to pick. Their anti-academic disclaimer is unnecessarily reactionary, and not even particularly true given the amount of original research they conducted. Their text on drug influences ignores numerous earlier drug/music interactions, such as in jazz and rock. Their lack of detail on radio DJs is a reasonable choice, but one not explained by the book's title or subhead. Their geography is UK/US-centric, and limited in the US mostly to New York, Chicago and Detroit. Whether or not those three cities were host to the only innovations worth reporting upon is questionable.

Structurally the book follows a linear timelines through the disco era, but later chapters have timelines that overlap. For the unschooled, it's difficult to really see how innovations in different places were influencing each other. The book's appendices include priceless club charts that provide useful guidance in assembling a soundtrack but it's unclear where these charts came from.

Quibbles aside, this is a great read for anyone who wants to learn about the DJ's critical role in the development of dance music. For disco, in particular, the DJ booth point provides an excellent view into the scene's true history. Brewster and Broughton write lively, engaging copy and have based it on thorough original research. Highly recommended! [©2007 redtunictroll at hotmail dot com]

Written With Passion.......2007-05-16

Covering a subject as broad as this is difficult and most readers will take exception somewhere since the author deals with such a subjective subject. However, I enjoyed both the exhaustive research and obvious passion that went into this work. It's a must, not only for DJs, but for any fan of music made for the dancefloor.

Read The Real History Of Disco.......2006-10-25

This book is pure magic and brought back some happy memories.

Wannabe Club DJs please read this and understand how it all really started.

Mobile DJs? Give up and let iPod reign...

Must Read for DJ's, Dancers, Music Heads.......2006-04-05

It is pretty well know that this book is a must read for DJ's, Makers, and Fans of all forms of electronic and dance music.

Excelent histories of Dub, Hip Hop, Disco, House etc. While many of the adherents of these sub-cultures don't necessarily appreciate the others, the histories outlined in this book show how they are all inherently connected.

My only issue with this book is that the West Coast is totally ignored up until the turntablist revolution of the late 90's which the authors regard as mostly mastabatory as the writers' bias is toward DJs as providers of a dance environment.

No matter ...
There are vital histories here.

READ THIS BOOK!

Last Night a DJ Saved My Life : The History of the Disc Jockey

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Last Night a DJ Saved My Life : The History of the Disc Jockey
Bill; Broughton, Frank Brewster
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Well-known author and consultant Howard Shenson shows consultants, educators and trainers how to enter and flourish in the lucrative and fast-growing seminar business--an estimated 3-to-4 billion industry. Covers everything from choosing a topic and developing a program to targeting a market, pricing and promotion. Provides practical details on selecting facilities, writing brochures, advertising, using direct mail, add-on materials and much more. Features checklists, tables and sample forms that help make planning easy and efficient.

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Very dated.......2007-07-30

While this book gives a good starting point for a seminar newbie, it is quite hampered by its dated material. All statistics and pricing examples are from the late 1980's. There is no recognition anywhere in the book that the Internet exists, PowerPoint can be used in presentations, etc. For instance, you are warned against using carbon copy paper. Hello? Good in 1990, but needs a serious and thorough updating to reflect current trends and technologies.

Dated but very good.......2006-06-26

This is a good introductory book for those that need to develop and promote successful seminars and workshops. The book covers what one needs to know about developing a program, market testing, setting the right fees, marketing, promotion, advertising and publicity. The reader is provided with useful practical tips and advice that I have used to good effect.

The book is well written in simple English that is easy to follow and understand. Despite the book being a bit dated, the advice it provides is still relevant and very useful and practical. Even the veteran has something to learn from this excellent book.

Those who wish to capitalize on the growing business of seminars, workshops, conferences and training classes are recommended to read this book for guidance and directions.

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Great information.......2004-06-23

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Early in my business I provided "public" seminars and this book provided some great advice and tips.

Lenny Laskowski, professional speaker and author of the book, "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" (Warner Books)

Reference Only.......2002-03-27

This book has lots of really good information. This is a great reference tool.

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Every Latino Should Read This Book, Too!

Barefoot Heart: Stories of a Migrant Child

An engaging memoir

Every gringo should read this book

Barefoot Heart: Stories of a Migrant Child
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Student Working.......2007-04-06

I am doing a little research on this book for a school project. I have never heard of this book, or the author until this project. I think that Hart had a very interesting life. Even though bland and unfortunate, still interesting. It is a lot different than what a lot of kids today expirience. A lot of us, including me, take advantage of an education. Back in the day, education wasn't something that was handed to everyone. Because of that, most kids would look forward to school and do their very best while attending. Nowadays, school is a requirement and is enforced by the law. A lot has changed since her days. I think that this is a good book for children to read, as well as adults, so that by doing so, you may start to view life in a different perspective. I think that book is sad, but also makes you smile when you see how a simple story can change someone's life dramatically. Than again, times have changed and we have free access to books, radio, interent, TV, and movies. Yes, there are still some poorer families, but we have libraries that offer all of these things for free. It seems like this book would have a change of heart in alot of people, slightly or dramatically, it would have an effect either way.

Every Latino Should Read This Book, Too!.......2006-08-26

First, I must say that this book is one of the most touching stories I have ever read because I can relate to so much of it. Secondly, there are so many coincidents in this book. For one, I was born in Pearsall, Texas, and now live in Washington, DC, and my mother, who is Mexican-American and about the same age as the author, was also a migrant worker who would travel with her parents and siblings to other states to pick vegetables. Made me wonder if my mom and Elva ever crossed paths. However, unlike Elva, neither my mom or her siblings were fortunate enough to finish high school,let alone attend college. Growing up, my mom would tell me stories about her childhood and the hardships she had to endure working in the fields alongside her family. My mother told me how she and her siblings always started school around October because that's usually when the harvests were over. She remembers being very ashamed that each year she was always behind in school and no matter how hard she tried she could never manage to catch up. Back then in south Texas, a good public education was hard to come by, especially if you were a female and a minority from a poor family. In her naivete, my mother saw marriage as the only way out of a life full of hardship and humiliation. At the age of 16 she married my father and eventually had 5 children. My mother's stories and my own memory of my parents struggling to make ends meet are what kept me pushing through college and grad school. Although I have no kids of my own, if I did, I would also regale them with my mother's migrant stories in hopes that it would make them appreciate all the advantages and opportunities available to them now. Too many Latino kids nowadays take education for granted and fail to put forth the effort needed to succeed academically. They spend too much time thinking about frivolous things like cars; fashion; dating; and the latest pop singers. Maybe if they all read this book, our Latino kids would appreciate the struggles their parents and grandparents went through and would get off their butts and do their homework. I did and it has paid off.

Barefoot Heart: Stories of a Migrant Child.......2006-03-22

IN Elva Trevino Hart's Barefoot Heat A young female migrant worker spends her summers on the side of a field watching the rest of her family hoe vegtables

An engaging memoir.......2005-10-29

Elva Trevino Hart has managed an impressive feat with this book. She recounts the depravations of her childhood without making you pity her. She also recounts the small joys she had growing up without giving the impression that these somehow made up for her poverty.
It is rare to read a memoir where the author seems like such a real person. Hart's description of her family and history manages to be simultaneously matter-of-fact and deeply personal and emotional. While a northern gringo like me will probably never be able to relate to the experience of a Mexican immigrant family, this book greatly increased my understanding of Mexican-American culture and experience.

Every gringo should read this book.......2005-08-28

I'm glad I had the opportunity to read this insightful and well-written book. My job brings me in frequent contact with migrant families (mostly from Mexico), and the book helped to make me more aware of some of the issues facing these families.

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Provides exciting real life dimension to the "TV war".......1998-03-08

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The U.S.-Mexico border is the busiest in the world, the longest and most dramatic meeting point of a rich and poor country, and the site of intense confrontation between law enforcement and law evasion. Border control has changed in recent years from a low-maintenance and politically marginal activity to an intensive campaign focusing on drugs and migrant labor. Yet the unprecedented buildup of border policing has taken place in an era otherwise defined by the opening of the border, most notably through NAFTA. This contrast creates a borderless economy with a barricaded border.

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Wake up America, and smell the Government Corruption!.......2005-05-24

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Title: Contesting Earth's Future: Radical Ecology and Postmodernity.(Review) (book reviews)
Author: Jane Freimiller
Publication: Social Theory and Practice (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 1998
Publisher: Social Theory and Practice-Florida State University
Page: 283(1)

Article Type: Book Review

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