Catherine Of Aragon
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Garrett Mattingly
Binding: Hardback
Published: Little, Brown and Company, 1941
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling historical biography chronicles the tumultuous life of a formidable queen, tracing her journey from Spanish princess to the first wife of Henry VIII. Mattingly masterfully presents the intricate political landscape of 16th-century Europe, illustrating the immense pressures and expectations placed upon Catherine. The narrative uncovers her unwavering resolve and profound faith amidst the escalating crisis of the royal divorce, which reshaped England's religious and political future. It details the personal sacrifices and public battles that defined her reign, offering a nuanced portrait of a woman who steadfastly defended her rights and her daughter's legitimacy. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the forces that shaped one of history's most pivotal figures and the enduring legacy of her indomitable spirit.
Author: Garrett Mattingly
Binding: Hardback
Published: Little, Brown and Company, 1941
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling historical biography chronicles the tumultuous life of a formidable queen, tracing her journey from Spanish princess to the first wife of Henry VIII. Mattingly masterfully presents the intricate political landscape of 16th-century Europe, illustrating the immense pressures and expectations placed upon Catherine. The narrative uncovers her unwavering resolve and profound faith amidst the escalating crisis of the royal divorce, which reshaped England's religious and political future. It details the personal sacrifices and public battles that defined her reign, offering a nuanced portrait of a woman who steadfastly defended her rights and her daughter's legitimacy. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the forces that shaped one of history's most pivotal figures and the enduring legacy of her indomitable spirit.