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	Margaret of Austria: Governor of the Netherlands and Early 16th-Century Europe's Greatest Diplomat by Rozsa Gaston (Goodreads Author), Géza von Habsburg (Foreword), Susan Abernethy (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) 4.26 avg rating — 530 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Charles II’s Portuguese Queen: The Legacy of Catherine of Braganza 4.53 avg rating — 17 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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How Napoleon Took Malta Without a Fight ~ A Guest Post by John at ManicMalta.com

The Freelance History Writer is pleased to welcome John, who is Maltese and writes about the history, culture, and visitor experience of his island. He publishes both practical travel content and history-led articles on Malta at ManicMalta.com. Learn more : History of Malta. The Knights of St. John’s Surrender in 1798 and What It Says […]

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The Kings' Mistresses: The Liberated Lives of Marie Mancini, Princess Colonna, and Her Sister Hortense, Duchess Mazarin

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