Alda, the British Captive
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1841.
Agnes Strickland Boeken
Agnes Strickland was een Engelse historische schrijfster. Haar nauwgezette en gewetensvolle onderzoek maakte haar tot een waardevolle bron voor de studie van de Britse geschiedenis. Hoewel haar stijl niet zo objectief is als die van moderne historici, biedt deze waardevolle inzichten in de zeden van haar tijd. Haar biografische werken richtten zich vaak op vrouwelijke subjecten en bevatten sociale details, kenmerkend voor de biografieën van Victoriaanse vrouwen.
Twenty-Seven Years in Canada West: Or, the Experience of an Early Settler
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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.
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 England, From The Norman Conquest, Volumes 6-7
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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.