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The History of Margaret of Anjou, Queen of Henry VI of England

The History of Margaret of Anjou, Queen of Henry VI of England

Abbott, Jacob

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralFiction AnthologiesBritish History

ISBN10: 1161414894
ISBN13: 9781161414899
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.67
Height: 0.75 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The History of Margaret of Anjou, Queen of Henry VI of England is a biographical book written by Abbott, Jacob. The book tells the story of Margaret of Anjou, who was the queen of England during the reign of King Henry VI. The author provides a detailed account of Margaret's life, starting from her childhood and upbringing in France, to her marriage to King Henry VI, and her eventual downfall.The book covers Margaret's political and personal struggles, including her efforts to defend her husband's throne during the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars that plagued England during the 15th century. The author also delves into Margaret's relationships with other key figures of the time, such as Richard, Duke of York, and her own son, Prince Edward.Throughout the book, Abbott presents Margaret as a strong and determined woman who fought fiercely for her family and her country. He also explores the challenges and limitations that Margaret faced as a woman in a male-dominated society.Overall, The History of Margaret of Anjou, Queen of Henry VI of England offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of England's most intriguing queens, and provides valuable insights into the political and social landscape of 15th century England.1871. Margaret of Anjou was a heroine; not a heroine of romance and fiction, but of stern and terrible reality. Her life was a series of military exploits, attended with dangers, privations, sufferings, and wonderful vicissitudes of fortune, scarcely to be paralleled in the whole history of mankind. Contents: The Houses of York and Lancaster; Manners and Customs of the Time; King Henry VI; Margaret's Father and Mother; Royal Courtship; The Wedding; Reception in England; The Story of Lady Neville; Plottings; The Fall of Gloucester; The Fall of Suffolk; Birth of a Prince; Illness of the King; Anxiety and Trouble; Margaret A Fugitive; Margaret Triumphant; Margaret in Exile; A Royal Cousin; Return to England; Years of Exile; The Reconciliation with Warwick; Bitter Disappointment; and Childless, and a Widow. 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.

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