Lady Jane Grey And The House Of Suffolk
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Alison Plowden
Binding: Hardback
Published: Franklin Watts, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Alison Plowden's The Lady Jane Grey And The House Of Suffolk chronicles the tumultuous life and tragic reign of the nine-day queen, Lady Jane Grey, offering a compelling historical narrative. This work uncovers the intricate political machinations and religious fervor that defined 16th-century England, presenting a vivid portrait of the powerful Suffolk family and their ill-fated claim to the throne. The author meticulously details the events leading to Jane's ascension and subsequent execution, illustrating the brutal realities of Tudor power struggles. Readers will find a scholarly yet accessible account that illuminates a pivotal, albeit brief, moment in English history, conveying the human drama amidst grand dynastic ambitions.
Author: Alison Plowden
Binding: Hardback
Published: Franklin Watts, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Alison Plowden's The Lady Jane Grey And The House Of Suffolk chronicles the tumultuous life and tragic reign of the nine-day queen, Lady Jane Grey, offering a compelling historical narrative. This work uncovers the intricate political machinations and religious fervor that defined 16th-century England, presenting a vivid portrait of the powerful Suffolk family and their ill-fated claim to the throne. The author meticulously details the events leading to Jane's ascension and subsequent execution, illustrating the brutal realities of Tudor power struggles. Readers will find a scholarly yet accessible account that illuminates a pivotal, albeit brief, moment in English history, conveying the human drama amidst grand dynastic ambitions.