Queen Marie of Romania's Fashion, Diplomacy, and Enduring Legacy

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cultural diplomacy
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feminine empowerment
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Product details

  • ISBN 9781666968156
  • Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
  • Publication Date: 12 Nov 2026
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
  • Publication City/Country: US
  • Product Form: Hardback
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This book offers an unprecedented exploration of a remarkable historical figure, Queen Marie of Romania, through the unique lens of her fashion, style, and jewelry.

By situating Queen Marie's fashion within the broader historical and political context, Queen Marie of Romania's Fashion, Diplomacy, and Enduring Legacy provides a comprehensive understanding of her role in Romanian society, her personality, and her broader impact on European culture and politics. This book is not just a biography; it's a study of the interplay between fashion, politics, and culture in the early 20th century. It highlights the significance of fashion and jewelry as tools of soft power and diplomacy, offering insights into the intersections between personal style, literary and artistic expressions, and historical roles. The interdisciplinary nature of this book integrates insights from history, art history, fashion studies, and cultural studies. It is grounded in extensive archival research, including Queen Marie's personal diaries, letters, memoirs, and photographs, complemented by material culture analysis of surviving garments and jewelry.

Simona Preda received her Ph.D in History from the University of Bucharest in 2011, and MA in History of Ideas from the University of Bucharest in 2006. She is the author and co-author of five books on Romanian history in the context of modernization of Eastern Europe and on Communist education and propaganda,

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