Tudor Queens: Female rulers in Tudor England (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798306550411)

This book embarks on a journey into the captivating and complex reigns of two iconic Tudor queens: Mary I and Elizabeth I. Often presented as polar opposites - the Catholic martyr queen versus the Protestant Virgin Queen - this narrative seeks to move beyond simplistic dichotomies. It delves into the intricate tapestry of their lives, examining their shared heritage, their contrasting strategies for wielding power, and the challenges they faced as women navigating a male-dominated world. While acknowledging the vast differences in their religious policies and personal lives, this exploration emphasises their shared experience of illegitimacy, the pervasive gendered expectations they encountered, and their strategic manoeuvring within the courtly power structures of 16th-century England.


Author: Henry Brisco
ISBN-13: 9798306550411
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2021
Pages: 450
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.28lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.91d