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Looking at Elizabeth as a human being rather than a political chess piece, her narrative explores the dangers and tragedies that plagued Elizabeth's early life, revealing the queen to be a young women who drew strength from her various plights as she navigated one of the most thrilling paths to the throne in the history of the monarchy.

"A remarkable work about women writers in the Renaissance explodes our notion of the Shakespearean period and brings us in close to four women who were committed to their craft before there was any possibility of "a room of one's own." In a sparkling and engaging narrative of everyday life in Shakespearean England, Ramie Targoff carries us from the sumptuous coronation of Queen Elizabeth in the mid 16th century into the private lives of four women writers working without acknowledgment at a time when women were legally the property of men. Some readers may have heard of Mary Sidney, accomplished poet and sister of the famous Sir Philip Sidney, but few will have heard of Amelia Lanyer, the first woman to publish a book of poetry in the 17th century, which offered a feminist take on the crucifixion, or Elizabeth Cary, who published the first original play by a woman, about the plight of the Jewish princess Mariam. Then there was Anne Clifford, a lifelong diarist, who fought for decades against a patriarchy that tried to rob her of her land, in one of England's most infamous inheritance battles. These women had husbands and children to care for and little support for their art, yet against all odds they defined themselves as writers, finding rooms of their own whose doors had been shut for centuries. Targoff flings them open to uncover the treasures left by these extraordinary women by helping us see the period in a fresh light and by supplying an expanded reading of history and a much-needed female perspective on life in Shakespeare's day"--]cProvided by publisher.

¿ A runaway bride-to-be¿ A daring disguise¿ A plethora of Royal palaces¿ A close-knit, meddling family¿ A captivating romance!From Devon Royal with her mom, New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal, comes her first novel featuring the Tudor origins of their beloved "outrageously funny, loyal, and endearing" Chase family!As a ward of the king, Lady Alice Hawthorne was reared in Henry VIII's royal court, a world of riches, pageantry, and bloodthirsty political factions. Her upbringing has made her an expert in staying out of trouble...until she reaches marriageable age. Now an abominable betrothal throws her future into chaos and starts a chain of events that leaves her abandoned, out in the cold, and at the mercy of-well, the rather gallant and good-looking Adam Chase...As a newly minted earl, Adam already staggers beneath the weight of his responsibilities, which include his own impending marriage, a failing estate, and the charge of four bickering younger sisters. But a gentleman cannot ignore a lady in distress (especially a pretty one), so when he crosses paths with Alice, he takes in the secretive stranger. Too bad her secrets connect her to a treasonous plot involving the princess Elizabeth, and now Adam's whole family will be implicated. At least getting thrown in prison will save him the trouble of being betrothed to one woman while he's falling for another...Book DetailsA complete, standalone story-no cliffhangers!Series: Chase Family SeriesStyle: Humorous historical romance for all agesLength: A full-length novel (90,000 words / about 360 standard printed book pages)Bonus Material: Author's Note, preview of next book, link to giveawaySweet Read: No offensive language or explicit contentReviews"Philippa Gregory meets Runaway Bride! Devon Royal is a fresh new voice in historical romance."-Glynnis Campbell, USA Today bestselling author"Alice Betrothed is the perfect blend of adventure and romance, wrapped up in a fascinating historical setting. I loved it!"-Colleen Gleason, New York Times bestselling author Connecting BooksWhile Alice Betrothed can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. Should you wish to read the Chase family books in chronological order, this is the sequence:Chase Family SeriesWhen an Earl Meets a GirlHow to Undress a MarquessIf You Dared to Love a LairdA Duke's Guide to Seducing His BrideNever Doubt a ViscountThe Scandal of Lord RandalA Gentleman's Plot to Tie the KnotA Secret ChristmasA Chase Family ChristmasChase Family Series: The RegencyTempt Me at MidnightTempting JulianaThe Art of TemptationAbout the AuthorDEVON ROYAL writes humorous historical romance with her mother, New York Times bestselling author LAUREN ROYAL. After attending film school, Devon wrote an award-winning TV comedy pilot and spent several years working in media production before turning her focus to fiction. She lives with her family in Southern California, where she enjoys watching too much TV, drinking just the right amount of wine, and embracing the fact that we all inevitably become our parents.

"As England's very first queen regnant, I must remember to keep my feminine emotions hidden from my people, and from the world, for nothing said weakness like the tearful blubbering of a woman."As a girl, Mary had been a disappointment from the moment she was born. Deemed utterly useless to inherit the throne of England, Mary soon learns that despite being born the daughter of a king, nothing in her life would come easily. And when Henry VIII divorces his queen in favour of another, Mary's future takes an uncertain turn.Through lost loves and unbearable grief, Mary fights to hold on to the hope that her life would one day bear some meaning, leading her on a hopeless path to achieve her twisted fate.

An artist never betrays her patron . . . especially one of the world's most powerful kings.Susanna Horenbout has learned this lesson from the cradle. But when she receives a letter from her father telling her to do just that, she faces a dilemma. Betray Henry VIII, or carry out the request of her father's employer, Margaret of Austria, and pass secret information to Henry's queen, Katherine of Aragon.Caught between the machinations of her husband, Henry VIII, and her nephew, the Emperor Charles, Queen Katherine needs all the allies she can get. But what can Susanna really do to help her, and even if she does, will it be enough?Susanna and her betrothed, Parker-one of Henry's most trusted courtiers-balance on the knife's edge of treason as they try to make sense of both international and domestic conspiracies. Sometimes, it's better the enemy you know . . .

"A history of England from the Norman Conquest through the twentieth century, told through the stories of ordinary women"--

By: Elizabeth M. Leach Rixford, Pub. 1932, reprinted 2023, 254 pages, Index, soft cover, ISBN #978-1-63914-126-5. This work shows connections to the royal and noble families of Europe. The notable ancestors traced by the author include Cerdic, first of the West Saxon Kings; Alfred the Great; Robert Bruce; Kings Henry I, II, and III; Kings Edward I, II, and III; and many lines through Charlemagne, Louis I, the Earls of Warren, the Dukes of Normandy, the Royal House of Portugal, the House of Capet, the Counts of Anjoy, the Kings of Jerusalem, and more. Part two of this volume, the author has included how several Mayflower lines are connected to all the members of the Vermont Society of Mayflower Descendants. Surnames of the following royal, noble or Mayflower households: Aquitaine, Angouleme, Anjoy, Baskerville, Beauchamp, Bray, Bulkeley, Capet, Castille, Cheney, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Courtenay, Rixford, De Vere, Farleigh-Hungerford, Devereux, Douglas, Drake, Eaton, Ferrers, Fitz-Alan, Flanders, Graves, Greene, Gregory, Hainault, Heydon, Johnson, William Latham, Lawrence (John and Isaac), Lisle, Marshall, Milbourne, Moore, Mowbray, Phelps, Port, Province, Rogers, Russell, Seymour, De Spineto, Smith and Georges, Sir Henry Smith, Stanley, Throckmorton, Tailefer, Vermandois, Warren, Washburn, Washington, Winnington (Wynnington), Gov. Thomas Welles, Whitney, William the Conqueror, Winslow, and Wyne.

La Inglaterra de principios de la Edad Moderna fue una época de grandes transformaciones que sacó a Inglaterra de la Edad Media y la introdujo en la era moderna, pero es probable que no conozca muchos detalles sobre este periodo.Por ejemplo, ¿sabía que Enrique VIII nunca llegó a divorciarse? ¿Sabía que los piratas, Shakespeare y los juicios por brujería existieron al mismo tiempo? ¿Sabías que Irlanda fue técnicamente la primera colonia inglesa y que Inglaterra decapitó a su propio rey?La primera época moderna de la historia de Inglaterra fue una época turbulenta. En el transcurso de los siglos XVI y XVII, Inglaterra tuvo que encontrar su equilibrio mientras sufría una transformación religiosa, cambios en el gobierno y el inicio de un imperio colonial. En este libro se describen los principales acontecimientos, los personajes más importantes y los datos más interesantes de esta época de la historia inglesa, incluyendo:Cómo llegaron los Tudor al poder.Por qué Enrique VIII tuvo tantas esposas.La estructura social de la Inglaterra moderna.Cómo la reina María se ganó el apodo de María la Sangrienta.Qué hizo gloriosa a la Revolución Gloriosa.Las razones de la colonización.Por qué un rey inglés fue ejecutado por traición.Por qué Irlanda e Inglaterra no se llevan bien.Qué crímenes fueron los más destacados.Con quién luchaba Inglaterra y por qué.¡Y mucho, mucho más!

This book will delve into how the Tudors exerted their control over their empire and domains, stretching from the Old War to the colonies of the New.The Tudors remain one of Britain's most fascinating royal dynasties. Their thirst for control surged due to the family's paranoid obsession about being interlopers who were never destined to be monarchs. Throughout the sixteenth century, the Tudors added more and more territories to their portfolio, but this growth came at a bloody cost. Each monarch attempted to expand their control of the kingdom: Henry VII consolidated his authority across the realm, Henry VIII had visions of a French empire, and Elizabeth I oversaw the travels and travails of the seadogs in the New World.This book will delve into how the Tudors exerted their control over their empire and domains, stretching from the north of England, Wales, Ireland, Cornwall, all the way to European possessions, as well as fresh colonies in the New World. It utilizes contemporary sources with further engagement in wider historical debate to provide an accessible introduction into this era for readers.

An innovative retelling of the story of Henry VIII and Anne BoleynTrapped in Limbo after his death, an obstinate Henry VIII is forced to relive key events from his life. To redeem his soul, he must accept the truth of his cruelty as a king and a husband, and face the ex-wives he betrayed.Anne Boleyn, his second wife, is tormented by grief and the great injustice of her death and separation from her daughter, Elizabeth. She must confront Henry, the cause of her suffering, to find her way into the light.List of Film Awards & NominationsOfficial Selection: LA Cinema of Hollywood Festival (USA: Winter 2016). Winner: Best Narrative Short (JH Verstraten) - Best Director (JH Verstraten) - Best Actor (Sebastian Street) - Best Actress (Fleur Keith) - Best Cinematography (Simon Rowling) - Best Original Score (Louis Sebastian Mander)Official Selection: 49th Worldfest-Houston IFF (USA: April 2016). Winner: Gold REMI AwardOfficial Selection: International Filmmakers Festival, London (UK: February 2016). Winner: Best Costume Design (Kristen Ernst-Brown) - Best Hair & Make-Up (Chanel Murray). Nominated: Best Director (JH Verstraten) - Best Editor (JH Verstraten)Praise for "I am Henry"'Mesmeric and dreamlike in the richness of its setting, I am Henry offers a new perspective on the story of Henry VIII from the vantage point of Limbo. It is an intensely satisfying - if at times unsettling - read, providing the meetings and encounters that you always wished had happened. Just what would Catherine of Aragon, Jane Seymour or Catherine Howard say to their mutual husband years after his contribution to their deaths? What of Anne Boleyn, imprisoned by the unfinished business of her life cut so abruptly short. I am Henry both re-evaluates a notorious life from a novel perspective, as well as taking his story forwards, beyond his death. A compelling read.'Elizabeth Norton, Historian and Author'I am Henry is a highly imaginative and emotionally engaging story of repentance and redemption. It masterfully personifies the various characters and helps readers see them as fully realised people rather than mere faces in a painting, as we so often experience them. The story also offers some great insights into human nature, why we resist change, and the emotional journey that often leads to it. I see this finding a ready audience amongst the fans of the short film that inspired this novel. Not to mention those who are fascinated by Henry VIII and his wives.'Kevin Miller, Author'What if Henry VIII had to confront those he'd hurt during his life? What if he was confronted by his sins? What if he had to explain himself to the woman he'd moved heaven and earth to marry but then executed?We all want to know what would happen, and "I am Henry" has Henry VIII's spirit being confronted by Anne Boleyn, Catherine of Aragon and Henry, Duke of Cornwall, his short-lived son by Catherine, among others, and they're all keen to share their thoughts on him.The setting is atmospheric, and we have some wonderfully poignant and emotionally charged scenes as Henry has to re-evaluate his life and answer to others. Will he submit and repent and thereby gain eternal peace and salvation?I loved the "I am Henry" film, and the book is true to that-a wonderful read.'Claire Ridgway, author of The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown

A full-size facsimile of one of the most complete early copies of the famed First Folio, selected and luxuriously produced by the British Library, is a must-have for actors, playwrights, and bibliophiles as well as anyone who truly loves the art of the English language. Published in association with the British Library on the 400th anniversary of the first publication of the First Folio, this handsome facsimile edition is the clearest and cleanest expression of an original from the library's collection. The slipcased edition includes an six-page booklet with an introduction by the British Library's lead curator who explain the history and enduring significance of the First Folio. First printed in 1623, the First Folio presents thirty-six of Shakespeare's plays in one volume and is the only source for eighteen of his plays. Without it, works such as The Tempest, Twelfth Night and Macbeth would be lost. Also, the First Folio introduced the now familiar organization into comedies, histories, and tragedies. Of the 750 copies originally produced, only some 200 remain today. Interestingly, no two copies are identical and few surviving First Folios are complete. One work, Troilus and Cressida, appears in some copies but not others. Printing stopped and started due to finances, so corrections were made throughout the print run. Small changes were also made to Martin Droeshout's (now iconic) Shakespeare portrait on the title page.

England, 1541. Henry VIII er rejst til York for at overvære underkastelsen af byens oprørske befolkning. Den pukkelryggede sagfører Matthew Shardlake og hans assistent befinder sig allerede i byen, hvor de skal bistå kongen med en hemmelig mission.Men da en lokal glarmester findes myrdet, involveres Sharlake i et mørkt mysterium, som trækker tråde helt op til kongefamilien. Tudortronen er truet og Shardlake frygter, at han skal blive smidt i det berygtede Tower of London.Blåt blod er tredje bind i C.J. Sansoms imponerende saga om munke, mord og mystik i Tudortidens England.

Sort ild er andet bind i C.J. Sansoms imponerende saga om munke, mord og mystik i Tudortidens England.Sommeren, 1540. Det er den varmeste sommer i mands minde i det urohærgede England. Den magtsyge Henrik 8. har skiftet endnu en kone ud, og førsteministeren Thomas Cromwells myndighed hænger i en tynd tråd. Dog besidder Cromwell stadig en overmenneskelig magt, et frygteligt våben kendt fra antikken, der kan brænde på selve havets overflade og indhylle et skib i flammer på kun få sekunder: Sort ild, også kaldet Græsk ild og Djævlens Tårer. Men hans indædte fjender kender også til dets eksistens, og da formlen, der anvendes til Sort ild forsvinder, findes de to mænd, der havde den i deres besiddelse, brutalt myrdede.Cromwell får endnu en gang brug for den pukkelryggede sagfører Matthew Shardlake, da ikke blot hans indflydelse hos kongen, men også hans eget liv afhænger af, at mysteriet om den dødbringende ild bliver opklaret.

Djævlens værk er første bind i C.J. Sansoms imponerende saga om munke, mord og mystik i Tudortidens England.England, 1537. En brydningstid raser i Britannien, efter at den berygtede Henrik 8. har proklameret sig som kirkens nye overhoved, og landet er delt mellem dem, der er forblevet tro mod den katolske kirke, og dem, der er loyale over for kongen og den nye, reformerede kirke. Kongens frygtede førsteminister, Thomas Cromwell, fører korstog mod de gamle kirker med voldsomme love, skinprocesser og et omfattende angivernetværk.Englands mange klostre bliver ét efter ét tvangsnedlagt, men særligt ét sted bliver målet for Cromwells falkeblik, da en af hans nærmeste findes brutalt halshugget i Scansea-klostret. Den pukkelryggede sagfører, Matthew Shardlake, sendes til klostret for at afdække sandheden om mordet og de skumle handlinger af helligbrøde, der indfinder sig på klostret. Efterforskningen tvinger Shardlake til at sætte spørgsmålstegn ved alt, hvad han hører, og alt, hvad han tror på.

"Architecturally breathtaking and rich in splendid art and dâecor, Hampton Court Palace has been the stage of some of the most important events in British history, such as the commissioning of King James's version of the Bible, the staging of many of Shakespeare's plays, and Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ball. Accessible, engaging, and unputdownable, The Palace takes us into every room in the castle, revealing the ups and downs of royal history and illustrating what was at play politically, socially, and economically at the time"--

Uncovers the remarkable lives and writings of these tradesmen, showing how they adapted to their new environment and responded to the challenges they faced.

In the wide realm of Shakespeare worship, the house in Stratford-upon-Avon where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 - known colloquially as the 'Birthplace' - remains the chief shrine. It's not as romantic as Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage, it's not where he wrote any of his plays, and there's nothing inside the house that once belonged to Shakespeare himself. So why, for centuries, have people kept turning up on the doorstep? Richard Schoch answers that question by examining the history of the Birthplace and by exploring how its changing fortunes over four centuries perfectly mirror the changing attitudes toward Shakespeare himself.Based on original research in the archives of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-upon-Avon and the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, and featuring two black and white illustrated plate sections which draw on the wide array of material available at the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Victoria and Albert Museum, this book traces the history of Shakespeare's birthplace over four centuries. Beginning in the 1560s, when Shakespeare was born there, it ends in the 1890s, when the house was rescued from private purchase and turned into the Shakespeare monument that it remains today.

Robert Dudley is born into a family tainted by treason but one that is determined to rise high once more. Placed by his ambitious father, the duke of Northumberland, in the royal household, Robert spends his childhood years as playmate to the children of Henry VIII: Edward and Elizabeth Tudor. Robert watches as his father grows in both power and influence and is determined to be just like him. But when the duke attempts to make Lady Jane Grey his puppet queen, he discovers that Mary Tudor, eldest daughter of Henry VIII, is a formidable opponent. His coup having failed, the duke is imprisoned and sentenced to death, while his sons are kept confined in the Tower of London. Some of them will never leave it alive. But when the last of the Tudors, Elizabeth, ascends the throne, Robert's fortunes change for the better. Their friendship is quickly renewed, and Robert and Elizabeth soon set tongues wagging across Europe with talk of their scandalous behaviour. Unwilling to make him her husband but not prepared to let him have any other woman, Elizabeth keeps Robert jealously by her side. Forced to live a double life, Robert must sacrifice the thing he desires most: a family to carry on the Dudley name. He throws himself into state affairs, desperate to become a statesman before it is too late. Can Robert earn the respect he has always craved? Or is he doomed to be forever known as the despised favourite of a Tudor queen?

This book explores the English response to the sudden and devastating 1598 revolt against the Munster colony through two anonymous texts that have been associated with the poet and planter Edmund Spenser.Set against the background of nationwide unrest in Ireland and the ongoing Anglo-Spanish conflict, both the Brief Discourse and longer Supplication display huge vitriol against the untrustworthy Irish and their Catholic conspiracies and demand rapid action by the state in London to save the beleaguered colonists and England's control of Ireland as a whole. The more extreme, propagandistic and providentialist Supplication wanted revenge and was openly contemptuous of Queen Elizabeth for not doing her duty as a godly prince to defend those striving with their own blood and treasure to make Ireland a more civilized place.As well as contextualizing the documents and exploring the mentalities, themes and literary influences involved, this study also explores the problems of their authorship looking at a variety of English colonists, clergy and officials in Ireland in addition to Spenser himself. Eventually the laborious process of stylometric testing was used to compare the two anonymous texts against 21 other contemporary writings. The tests established Spenser as author of the Brief Discourse, which was already odds on, but discovered an entirely unexpected author for The Supplication who was not known to have been in Munster in 1598.These important texts have been fully annotated and are presented to the public in modernized English.