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Elizabeth of York and Her Six Daughters-in-Law
Fashioning Tudor Queenship, 14851547
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The study explores the roles and expectations of Tudor queens, focusing on Elizabeth of York and the six queens of Henry VIII. It examines their primary duty of producing heirs while also highlighting their broader contributions to the court's stability. By comparing their experiences in various roles—such as mothers, diplomats, and ritual participants—the book reveals unexpected connections and contrasts among these queens. This comparative approach offers new insights into the complexities of queenship beyond mere biographical accounts.
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Elizabeth of York and Her Six Daughters-in-Law, Retha M. Warnicke
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- Title
- Elizabeth of York and Her Six Daughters-in-Law
- Subtitle
- Fashioning Tudor Queenship, 14851547
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Retha M. Warnicke
- Publisher
- Springer
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9783319563800
- Series
- Queenship and Power
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- 4 out of 5
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- The study explores the roles and expectations of Tudor queens, focusing on Elizabeth of York and the six queens of Henry VIII. It examines their primary duty of producing heirs while also highlighting their broader contributions to the court's stability. By comparing their experiences in various roles—such as mothers, diplomats, and ritual participants—the book reveals unexpected connections and contrasts among these queens. This comparative approach offers new insights into the complexities of queenship beyond mere biographical accounts.