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Queen Christina of Sweden emerges as a vibrant and controversial figure of the seventeenth century, driven by ambition and a thirst for adventure. After stepping away from her crown, she traverses Europe, indulging in extravagance and seeking a grander throne while creating chaos in her wake. Veronica Buckley's narrative masterfully captures this extraordinary woman's life, illuminating her role as an icon during a transformative era marked by significant shifts in religion, science, and societal norms.
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Christina, Queen of Sweden, Veronica Buckley
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Christina, Queen of Sweden
- Subtitle
- The Restless Life of a European Eccentric
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Veronica Buckley
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9780060736187
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Queen Christina of Sweden emerges as a vibrant and controversial figure of the seventeenth century, driven by ambition and a thirst for adventure. After stepping away from her crown, she traverses Europe, indulging in extravagance and seeking a grander throne while creating chaos in her wake. Veronica Buckley's narrative masterfully captures this extraordinary woman's life, illuminating her role as an icon during a transformative era marked by significant shifts in religion, science, and societal norms.