Alda, the British Captive
- 292 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Reprint of the original, first published in 1841.
Agnes Strickland Books
Agnes Strickland was an English historical writer. Her researches were laborious and conscientious, making her a valuable source for the study of British history. While her style may not be as objective as modern historians, it offers valuable insight into the mores of her own time. Her biographical works often focused on female subjects and included social details, characteristic of Victorian women's biographies.
Twenty-Seven Years in Canada West: Or, the Experience of an Early Settler
- 680 pages
- 24 hours of reading
First published in 1853, this work offers a vivid firsthand account of life in Canada in the mid-19th century. Written by pioneering feminist and historian Agnes Strickland and her brother Samuel, it provides a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of settlement in the New World.
Lives of the Queens of Scotland: and English Princesses Connected With the Regal Succession of Great Britain; 6
- 428 pages
- 15 hours of reading
This book contains biographical sketches of the queens of Scotland and English princesses. It is an interesting book that provides insight into the lives of British royalty and the power struggles that they were involved in throughout history.
Lives of the Queens of Scotland: and English Princesses Connected With the Regal Succession of Great Britain; 7
- 534 pages
- 19 hours of reading
Lives of the Queens of Scotland: and English Princesses Connected With the Regal Succession of Great Britain; 5
- 398 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Lives Of The Queens Of England, From The Norman Conquest, Volumes 6-7
- 720 pages
- 26 hours of reading
For history buffs and fans of British royal history, the Lives of the Queens of England provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the women who have ruled England over the centuries. In this volume, authors Agnes and Elisabeth Strickland explore the reigns of queens Elizabeth of York, Katherine of Aragon, and Anne Boleyn, among others.
In this richly detailed work, Agnes Strickland explores the lives of Queens throughout English history, providing an unparalleled glimpse into the power politics of royal courts. Through painstaking research, Strickland illuminates the lives of these remarkable women, making this book a must-read for lovers of history and admirers of feminine power.