Memoirs of Celebrated Female Sovereigns

The book ""Memoirs of Celebrated Female Sovereigns"" by Jameson, Mrs. Anna is a historical account of the lives and reigns of some of the most influential female monarchs in world history. The book covers the lives of several female rulers, including Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth I, Catherine II of Russia, and Mary Queen of Scots, among others. The author provides a detailed and engaging narrative of the challenges and triumphs these women faced during their reigns, as well as the impact they had on their respective societies. The book explores how these women navigated the male-dominated world of politics and power, and how they used their intelligence, strength, and wit to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of historical knowledge. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the lives of powerful women throughout history, and provides a unique perspective on the role of women in politics and leadership. Overall, ""Memoirs of Celebrated Female Sovereigns"" is a well-researched and engaging book that sheds light on the lives and legacies of some of the most remarkable women in history.1880. Anna Jameson, a British writer, states that the intention of this work is to present in a small compass and at one view, an idea of the influence which a female government has had, generally, on men and nations, and of the influence which the possession of power has had individually on the female character. Contents: Semiramis; Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt; Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra; Joanna I, Queen of Naples and Sicily; Joanna II, Queen of Naples; Isabella of Castile; Mary, Queen of Scots; Queen Elizabeth; Christina, Queen of Sweden; Anne, Queen of Great Britain; Maria Theresa, Empress of Germany and Queen of Hungary; and Catherine II. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.