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Memoirs Of Leonora Christina, Daughter Of Christian IV Of Denmark (1872)

Memoirs Of Leonora Christina, Daughter Of Christian IV Of Denmark (1872)

Ulfeldt, Leonora Christina
Bunnett, Fanny Elizabeth

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesScandinavian History

ISBN10: 112008699X
ISBN13: 9781120086990
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 27 2009
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoirs of Leonora Christina, Daughter of Christian IV of Denmark is an autobiography written by Leonora Christina Ulfeldt, the daughter of the Danish king Christian IV. The book was first published in 1872 and provides a unique insight into the life of a noblewoman in 17th century Denmark.Leonora Christina was born in 1621 and grew up in the royal court of Denmark. She was married off to a nobleman named Corfitz Ulfeldt, who later became one of the most powerful men in the country. However, their marriage was not a happy one and Corfitz was eventually accused of treason and the couple was imprisoned.The majority of the book is devoted to Leonora Christina's time in prison, which lasted for over 20 years. She describes the harsh conditions and the psychological toll that imprisonment took on her. She also writes about her relationships with her fellow prisoners, including her husband.Memoirs of Leonora Christina is a rare glimpse into the life of a woman in 17th century Denmark. It provides a unique perspective on the politics and society of the time, as well as the personal struggles of one woman who was caught up in the tumultuous events of the era.Written During Her Imprisonment In The Blue Tower At Copenhagen, 1663-1685.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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