Monarchy and Matrimony: The Courtships of Elizabeth I

by Susan Doran

Overview

Challenges traditional view of Elzabeth as intrinsically hostile to marriage

Comprehensive coverage of all the marriage negotiations

First to look at marriage negotiations in political context rather than solely from the perspective of Elizabeth's personality and image

Based on extensive archival research in Britain, France and Spain

Draws conclusions about Elizabeth's ability as a ruler

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134811892
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/01/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	292
File size:	918 KB

About the Author

Susan Doran

Table of Contents

List of plates, Acknowledgements, List of abbreviations, Notes on sources, 1 INTRODUCTION, 2 EARLY SUITORS, 3 THE DUDLEY COURTSHIP, 4 THE ARCHDUKE CHARLES MATRIMONIAL PROJECT 1563–7, 5 HENRY DUKE OF ANJOU 1570–1, 6 MATRIMONIAL DIPLOMACY: THE ALENÇON MATCH 1572–8, 7 THE WOOING OF FRANCIS DUKE OF ANJOU 1579–81, 8 THE UNDERLYING DEBATE , 9 CONCLUSIONS, Notes, Bibliography, Index

Editorial Reviews

‘A fascinating new approach to an old question.' - Dr Pauline Croft, Royal Holloway, University of London

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