Queens Of Britain
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of popular history, Queens of Britain chronicles the lives of the women who shaped the British monarchy from its earliest days through the modern era. Norah Lofts brings her signature narrative flair to these royal biographies, presenting each queen — whether consort or regnant — as a fully realized individual navigating the treacherous currents of power, politics, and personal survival. With vivid, accessible prose, the work illuminates the triumphs and tragedies of figures ranging from the largely forgotten to the enduringly famous, restoring their humanity behind the ceremonial grandeur. Lofts argues implicitly throughout that these women were far more than ornamental figures, illustrating how queens wielded influence, endured persecution, and at times fundamentally altered the course of a nation. Written with warmth and authority, this collection stands as an engaging and enlightening portrait of female power across centuries of British history.
Author: Norah Lofts
Format: Hardback
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of popular history, Queens of Britain chronicles the lives of the women who shaped the British monarchy from its earliest days through the modern era. Norah Lofts brings her signature narrative flair to these royal biographies, presenting each queen — whether consort or regnant — as a fully realized individual navigating the treacherous currents of power, politics, and personal survival. With vivid, accessible prose, the work illuminates the triumphs and tragedies of figures ranging from the largely forgotten to the enduringly famous, restoring their humanity behind the ceremonial grandeur. Lofts argues implicitly throughout that these women were far more than ornamental figures, illustrating how queens wielded influence, endured persecution, and at times fundamentally altered the course of a nation. Written with warmth and authority, this collection stands as an engaging and enlightening portrait of female power across centuries of British history.