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Royalty in All Ages / The Amusements, Eccentricities, Accomplishments, Superstitions and Frolics of the Kings and Queens of Europe

By T. F. Thiselton-Dyer
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The book compiles anecdotal sketches of European monarchs’ private and public pastimes and peculiarities, surveying entertainments, eccentric habits, culinary tastes, fashions, sporting pursuits, theatrical involvements, gambling, and superstitions. Arranged in concise thematic chapters—covering revelry, dancing, hunting, masques and disguises, court jesters and dwarfs, pets, authorship and music—the text pairs light anecdotes with reflective notes on how sovereigns’ tastes shaped court culture. Brief introductory remarks and contemporary portraits frame a readable, representative survey rather than an exhaustive history.

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T. F. Thiselton-Dyer

T. F. Thiselton-Dyer was a British author and folklorist known for his extensive contributions to the study of folklore and popular customs. His works often explore the social and domestic manners of people, as seen in his notable book "British Popular Customs, Present and Past," which arranges customs according to the calendar year. Thiselton-Dyer's writings also delve into the folklore surrounding Shakespeare, the eccentricities of royalty, and the supernatural, as exemplified in titles like "The Ghost World" and "The Folk-lore of Plants." His scholarly approach has made a lasting impact on the understanding of cultural traditions and beliefs.

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