The Tragic Life of Lady Jane Grey

by Beverley Adams

Lady Jane Grey, the nine-day queen is considered to be one of the most tragic characters in English history. In July 1553 when King Edward VI died at the age of just 15 years old, the Tudor dynasty fell into chaos. The king had no legitimate male heirs and was determined his half-sisters Mary and Elizabeth would not inherit his throne, despite his father Henry VIII stating in his will that they should. We are led to believe that on Edward's instructions...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399052705
• ISBN13: 9781399052702
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Pen and Sword History
• Length: 224 Pages