Mental and Moral Heredity in Royalty. A Statistical Study in History and Psychology

Published in 1910, 'Mental and Moral Heredity in Royalty' by Frederick Adams Woods is a statistical study that analyzes the biographical records and family trees of European dynasties. Woods evaluates the moral and intellectual qualities of these royal families in relation to their effectiveness as rulers, compiling extensive research on lineage, reputation, and historical allegations of madness and moral failure. This work is notable for its methodical approach to understanding the hereditary influences on leadership within royalty.