""The Romance of the House of Savoy, 1003-1519"" by Alethea Wiel is a historical account of the House of Savoy, one of the oldest royal families in Europe. The book covers the period from 1003 to 1519, tracing the rise of the House of Savoy from a minor noble family in the Alps to a powerful dynasty that ruled over large parts of Italy and Switzerland.The author provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and cultural developments that...