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The Hiltons : the true story of an American dynasty
Title:
The Hiltons : the true story of an American dynasty
Author:
Taraborrelli, J. Randy, author.
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2014.
Physical Description:
xii, 541 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, genealogical tables ; 24 cm
Summary:
The story of the family that established the model for the modern luxury hotel industry sheds new light on its enigmatic patriarch Conrad Hilton--who struggled with emotional detachment, failed marriages, and conflicted Catholicism--and his children.
Language:
English
Contents:
Prologue -- Conrad -- Mary -- Zsa Zsa -- Sons of the father -- Elizabeth -- Spoils of the rich and famous -- The big boon -- For love or money -- In his father's house -- Secrets -- Frances -- House of Hilton -- The fight of their lives -- Heir apparent -- Fini -- Epilogue: A final toast.
ISBN:
9781455516698
Format :
Book