Five Stuart Princesses: Margaret Of Scotland, Elizabeth Of Bohemia, Mary Of Orange, Henrietta Of Orleans, Sophia Of Hanover

By Robert Howard Hodgkin, Harold Edgeworth Butler, Robert S. Rait

Book Overview

""Five Stuart Princesses: Margaret Of Scotland, Elizabeth Of Bohemia, Mary Of Orange, Henrietta Of Orleans, Sophia Of Hanover"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Robert S. Rait. The book explores the lives and legacies of five princesses from the Stuart dynasty, who were born into royal families and played significant roles in European politics during the 16th and 17th centuries. The princesses are Margaret of Scotland, who married King James IV of Scotland; Elizabeth of Bohemia, who was known as the Winter Queen and became a central figure in the Thirty Years' War; Mary of Orange, who was married to William III of England and played a crucial role in the Glorious Revolution; Henrietta of Orleans, who was a patron of the arts and a prominent figure in the French court; and Sophia of Hanover, who was the mother of George I of Great Britain and played a vital role in securing the Hanoverian succession. Through detailed research and analysis, Rait provides a fascinating insight into the lives of these five women, their political and social influence, and their impact on European history. This book is an engaging read for anyone interested in the Stuart dynasty, European history, and the role of women in politics.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163107697
• ISBN13: 9781163107690
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"