Author: H. Eugene Lehman
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1463430558
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 721
Book Description
This book, Lives of Reigning and Consort Queens of England: Englands History through the Eyes of its Queens, is a factual narrative on lives of Norman, Plantagenet, Tudor, Stuart, Hanover, and Windsorqueens covering a millenium of English History. The biographical portraits start at the close of the Dark Ages with the Norman Conquest of 1066, and continue to Modern Time in the life of present Queen Elizabeth II. This narratiev of fifty short chronologicalbiographies gives a view ijnto life and courtly customs from an age far removed from the present toward the way of life we know today. Through the lives of these women, one sees Englands history unroll. Although the narratives are brief, they bring individuals to life withoutjudgmental prejudice as unique personalities. One of the fifty personalities, 7 were reigning queens, 38 were queen consort wives of moonarchs, and 5 were wives of favorites who did not reign, but who played a significant role during the life of a ruling king. This sample of wo0men on the throne, or close to the throne is too large to expect any single quality can characterize them all: Some served as exemplary reigning queens, or as consorts whom actively supported a sovereign husband or son. Some assertively played the part of regent as a significantr power behind the throne. Some infliuenced historic events forr eliegious reasons. Many avoided political involvement, but ahd great influemnce on culture and custom. Some had personal qualities that made them inherently interesting and desetrving of friendship. A relatively small number of the queens were entirely unsuited to be queens. Some queen consorts resisted familiarity and remain enigmatic effigies. Some were apwns manipulated by historic events of the time and deprived them of opportunity to elave a personal mark of hsitory. Others served chiefly as supportive mothers and wives.
Lives of England's Reigning and Consort Queens
Author: H. Eugene Lehman
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1463430558
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 721
Book Description
This book, Lives of Reigning and Consort Queens of England: Englands History through the Eyes of its Queens, is a factual narrative on lives of Norman, Plantagenet, Tudor, Stuart, Hanover, and Windsorqueens covering a millenium of English History. The biographical portraits start at the close of the Dark Ages with the Norman Conquest of 1066, and continue to Modern Time in the life of present Queen Elizabeth II. This narratiev of fifty short chronologicalbiographies gives a view ijnto life and courtly customs from an age far removed from the present toward the way of life we know today. Through the lives of these women, one sees Englands history unroll. Although the narratives are brief, they bring individuals to life withoutjudgmental prejudice as unique personalities. One of the fifty personalities, 7 were reigning queens, 38 were queen consort wives of moonarchs, and 5 were wives of favorites who did not reign, but who played a significant role during the life of a ruling king. This sample of wo0men on the throne, or close to the throne is too large to expect any single quality can characterize them all: Some served as exemplary reigning queens, or as consorts whom actively supported a sovereign husband or son. Some assertively played the part of regent as a significantr power behind the throne. Some infliuenced historic events forr eliegious reasons. Many avoided political involvement, but ahd great influemnce on culture and custom. Some had personal qualities that made them inherently interesting and desetrving of friendship. A relatively small number of the queens were entirely unsuited to be queens. Some queen consorts resisted familiarity and remain enigmatic effigies. Some were apwns manipulated by historic events of the time and deprived them of opportunity to elave a personal mark of hsitory. Others served chiefly as supportive mothers and wives.
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1463430558
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 721
Book Description
This book, Lives of Reigning and Consort Queens of England: Englands History through the Eyes of its Queens, is a factual narrative on lives of Norman, Plantagenet, Tudor, Stuart, Hanover, and Windsorqueens covering a millenium of English History. The biographical portraits start at the close of the Dark Ages with the Norman Conquest of 1066, and continue to Modern Time in the life of present Queen Elizabeth II. This narratiev of fifty short chronologicalbiographies gives a view ijnto life and courtly customs from an age far removed from the present toward the way of life we know today. Through the lives of these women, one sees Englands history unroll. Although the narratives are brief, they bring individuals to life withoutjudgmental prejudice as unique personalities. One of the fifty personalities, 7 were reigning queens, 38 were queen consort wives of moonarchs, and 5 were wives of favorites who did not reign, but who played a significant role during the life of a ruling king. This sample of wo0men on the throne, or close to the throne is too large to expect any single quality can characterize them all: Some served as exemplary reigning queens, or as consorts whom actively supported a sovereign husband or son. Some assertively played the part of regent as a significantr power behind the throne. Some infliuenced historic events forr eliegious reasons. Many avoided political involvement, but ahd great influemnce on culture and custom. Some had personal qualities that made them inherently interesting and desetrving of friendship. A relatively small number of the queens were entirely unsuited to be queens. Some queen consorts resisted familiarity and remain enigmatic effigies. Some were apwns manipulated by historic events of the time and deprived them of opportunity to elave a personal mark of hsitory. Others served chiefly as supportive mothers and wives.
Queen Consorts of England
Author: Margot Arnold
Publisher: Facts on File
ISBN: 9780816029006
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Offers brief profiles of the wives of reigning kings, including Eleanor of Aquitaine and Anne Boleyn, and describes their influence on the royal court
Publisher: Facts on File
ISBN: 9780816029006
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Offers brief profiles of the wives of reigning kings, including Eleanor of Aquitaine and Anne Boleyn, and describes their influence on the royal court
Queens Consort
Author: Lisa Hilton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1639360646
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 777
Book Description
A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1639360646
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 777
Book Description
A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Memoirs of Caroline Queen Consort of England from the Earliest Period of Her Eventful Life
Author: Robert Huish
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 636
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Languages : en
Pages : 636
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Tudor and Stuart Consorts
Author: Aidan Norrie
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030951979
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
This book examines the lives and tenures of all the consorts of the Tudor and Stuart monarchs of England between 1485 and 1714, as well as the wives of the two Lords Protector during the Commonwealth. The figures in Tudor and Stuart Consorts are both incredibly familiar—especially the six wives of Henry VIII—and exceedingly unfamiliar, such as George of Denmark, the husband of Queen Anne. These innovative and authoritative biographies recognise the important role consorts played in a period before constitutional monarchy: in addition to correcting popular assumptions that are based on limited historical evidence, the chapters provide a fuller picture of the role of consort that goes beyond discussions of exceptionalism and subversion. This volume and its companions reveal the changing nature of English consortship from the Norman Conquest to today.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030951979
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
This book examines the lives and tenures of all the consorts of the Tudor and Stuart monarchs of England between 1485 and 1714, as well as the wives of the two Lords Protector during the Commonwealth. The figures in Tudor and Stuart Consorts are both incredibly familiar—especially the six wives of Henry VIII—and exceedingly unfamiliar, such as George of Denmark, the husband of Queen Anne. These innovative and authoritative biographies recognise the important role consorts played in a period before constitutional monarchy: in addition to correcting popular assumptions that are based on limited historical evidence, the chapters provide a fuller picture of the role of consort that goes beyond discussions of exceptionalism and subversion. This volume and its companions reveal the changing nature of English consortship from the Norman Conquest to today.
The Man behind the Queen
Author: C. Beem
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137448350
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
From the 14th-century king consorts of Navarre to the modern European prince consorts of the 20th century, the male consort has been a peculiar yet recurrent historical figure. In this impressively broad collection, leading historians of monarchy analyze how male partners of female rulers have negotiated their unique roles throughout history.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137448350
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
From the 14th-century king consorts of Navarre to the modern European prince consorts of the 20th century, the male consort has been a peculiar yet recurrent historical figure. In this impressively broad collection, leading historians of monarchy analyze how male partners of female rulers have negotiated their unique roles throughout history.
The queens of England: a series of portraits of distinguished female sovereigns, by eminent artists. With biogr. and historical sketches, from A. [and E.] Strickland
Author: Agnes Strickland
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 470
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Five English Consorts of Foreign Princes
Author: Ida Woodward
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Category : Princes
Languages : en
Pages : 348
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Category : Princes
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
The Queen's Rights, and the People's Wrongs
Author: Queen Caroline (consort of George IV, King of Great Britain)
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Languages : en
Pages : 80
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Languages : en
Pages : 80
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The Queens of England
Author: Agnes Strickland
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Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 464
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Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 464
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