Monaco. The Epic Story of the Grimaldi Family (english version)
Summary
An appointment at the Palace of Monaco on May 6, 1955, for a press report, would forever change the lives of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III - the sought-after heir of one of Europe's oldest reigning dynasties.
The encounter between this legendary couple serves as the guiding thread for a true epic tale, retracing key moments in Monaco's history: the founding of the city during the persecution and burial of Saint Devota, a Christian martyr from Antiquity who would become the patron saint of the Grimaldi family; the capture of the fortress of Monaco by François the Cunning, a founding myth still echoed in the family coat of arms; the relentless naval battles fought to preserve the Rock's independence; the splendor of the Renaissance, which saw the transformation of the fortress into a palace and the international recognition of its sovereignty; and the remarkable rise of the late 19th century, which shaped the Principality into the form we know today.
Brimming with drama and grandeur, between shadows and triumphs, this book brings to life the fates that have shaped the history of Monaco - from its origins to the present day.
