Court intrigues were rife and drawing-room generals were to be found in real life, as well as in Offenbach's "Grande Duchesse."
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
To be presented to the Churches and generals Court for their consideration and acceptance in the Lord.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard
Maharajahs, aide-de-camps, generals, and hosts of officials were all trying to keep cool, to speed the parting Viceroy, and welcome his successor with all proper ceremony.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch