Alda, the British Captive
- 292pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Reprint of the original, first published in 1841.
Agnes Strickland Livres
Agnes Strickland était une historienne et écrivaine anglaise. Ses recherches laborieuses et consciencieuses en font une source précieuse pour l'étude de l'histoire britannique. Bien que son style ne soit pas aussi objectif que celui des historiens modernes, il offre un aperçu précieux des mœurs de son époque. Ses œuvres biographiques se concentraient souvent sur des sujets féminins et incluaient des détails sociaux, caractéristiques des biographies de femmes victoriennes.
Twenty-Seven Years in Canada West: Or, the Experience of an Early Settler
- 680pages
- 24 heures de lecture
First published in 1853, this work offers a vivid firsthand account of life in Canada in the mid-19th century. Written by pioneering feminist and historian Agnes Strickland and her brother Samuel, it provides a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of settlement in the New World.
Lives of the Queens of Scotland: and English Princesses Connected With the Regal Succession of Great Britain; 6
- 428pages
- 15 heures de lecture
This book contains biographical sketches of the queens of Scotland and English princesses. It is an interesting book that provides insight into the lives of British royalty and the power struggles that they were involved in throughout history.
Lives of the Queens of Scotland: and English Princesses Connected With the Regal Succession of Great Britain; 7
- 534pages
- 19 heures de lecture
Lives of the Queens of Scotland: and English Princesses Connected With the Regal Succession of Great Britain; 5
- 398pages
- 14 heures de lecture
Lives Of The Queens Of England, From The Norman Conquest, Volumes 6-7
- 720pages
- 26 heures de lecture
For history buffs and fans of British royal history, the Lives of the Queens of England provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the women who have ruled England over the centuries. In this volume, authors Agnes and Elisabeth Strickland explore the reigns of queens Elizabeth of York, Katherine of Aragon, and Anne Boleyn, among others.
In this richly detailed work, Agnes Strickland explores the lives of Queens throughout English history, providing an unparalleled glimpse into the power politics of royal courts. Through painstaking research, Strickland illuminates the lives of these remarkable women, making this book a must-read for lovers of history and admirers of feminine power.