It was a dynasty with more wealth, passion, and power than the houses of Windsor, Kennedy, and Rockefeller combined. It shaped all of Europe and controlled politics, scientists, artists, and even popes, for three hundred years. It was the house...
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Автор: Everitt Anthony
Язык: английский
Год: 2011
Статус: Закончена, но выложен фрагмент
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