01999nam 2200409 450 991016027890332120230810001812.01-4766-2808-4(CKB)3710000001025907(MiAaPQ)EBC4789610(EXLCZ)99371000000102590720170206h20172017 uy 0engurcnu||||||||rdacontentrdamediardacarrierThe Kaiser's confidante Mary Lee, the first American-born princess /Richard Jay HuttoJefferson, North Carolina :McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,2017.©20171 online resource (229 pages)1-4766-6572-9 Includes bibliographical references and index.New opportunities in the old world -- Married into the royal mob -- A princess in her own right -- Another chance at love -- Mentoring a future empress -- Religion and philanthropy -- A clear path to the throne -- Ensconced in power -- Father figure -- "The Empress' American rival" -- Distaff diplomacy -- Command in the Boxer Rebellion -- Alfred's return from China -- The long-delayed visit to america -- Death and solitude -- Epilogue."New York City native Mary Esther Lee (1837-1914) first married the Prince von Noer and was created a princess in her own right after his death. She then married Count Alfred von Waldersee. This biography chronicles the life of an American woman whose wealth and influence enabled her to rise to power in the Prussian royal court"--Provided by publisher.HistorySocieties, etcGermanyCourt and courtiersBiographyHistorySocieties, etc.929.106Hutto Richard Jay1247334MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910160278903321The Kaiser's confidante2891671UNINA