Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth by Lucy Aikin
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| Author | Aikin, Lucy, 1781-1864 |
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| Title | Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth" by Lucy Aikin is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work aims to fill the gaps in English literary accounts, focusing on the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth I and offering insights into her private life, the political dynamics of her court, the nobility, and the cultural milieu of her time. Aikin’s intention is to provide a detailed and engaging examination of one of the most iconic figures in English history. The opening of the memoir sets the scene by detailing the birth of Elizabeth in 1533 at Greenwich Palace and the tumultuous events surrounding her early life, including the political intrigue of her parents' marriage, the precarious political landscape of Henry VIII's reign, and the societal expectations of nobility. The narrative outlines Elizabeth's lineage, her declaration of illegitimacy following her mother's execution, and early political maneuvers that shaped her destiny. It introduces key figures in Elizabeth's life and illuminates the complexities of her position as she navigates a world fraught with danger, ambition, and shifting loyalties, establishing a foundation for her future reign as queen. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 16th century |
| Subject | Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 -- Relations with courts and courtiers |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21500 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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