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Joan Haslip


Born
in London, The United Kingdom
February 27, 1912

Died
June 19, 1994

Genre
Biography, History


Joan Haslip was an author of historical books, often focusing on European royalty. She was born in London and educated in London, Paris and Florence. Her first book, Out of Focus, appeared in 1931; among her other notable publications are Lady Hester Stanhope (1934) and Parnell (1937). She also wrote for the London Mercury, the Daily Mail and Evening News, and the Illustrated London News.
She also worked for the Italian section of the BBC from 1940 to 1944. Her books were generally regarded as accurate and fairly complete although at times falling prey to "outdated interpretations". ...more

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Madame du Barry: The Wages ...
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Marie Antoinette
3.64 avg rating — 162 ratings — published 1987 — 14 editions
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The Crown of Mexico: Maximi...
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Catherine the Great: A Biog...
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The Sultan: The Life of Abd...
4.08 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 1958 — 9 editions
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The Emperor & the Actress: ...
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Lucrezia Borgia
3.72 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 1953 — 10 editions
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Lady Hester Stanhope: The U...
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