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Royal Bloodlines: The Cost of Inbreeding
This chapter delves into the historical ramifications of inbreeding among European royalty, particularly within the Habsburg dynasty, revealing how it affected their rulers’ effectiveness. By analyzing the lineage of 300 monarchs, it underscores the genetic pitfalls of familial alliances, with a focus on the troubled reign of King Charles II of Spain.
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