Description
Monarchy and Matrimony
The Courtships of Elizabeth I
Author: Doran Susan
Language: English
Subject for Monarchy and Matrimony:
Keywords
Henry III; archduke; Matrimonial Negotiations; charles; Matrimonial Alliance; quadra; Philip II; queens; Queen’s Marriage; marriage; Matrimonial Treaty; mary; De Quadra; stuart; Anjou Match; matrimonial; Matrimonial Projects; negotiations; Francis Duke; spanish; Charles IX; Frederick III; Anjou Marriage; Queen Regnant; Huguenot Leaders; Drew Back; De Foix; Religious Intermarriage; Younger Man; Matrimonial Diplomacy; Jacob’s Son; Duke’s Visit; Foreign Match; Christmas Prince; Viscount Lisle
Publication date: 12-1995
Support: Print on demand
Publication date: 10-2015
· 15.6x23.4 cm · Paperback
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Monarchy and Matrimony is the first comprehensive study of Elizabeth I's courtships. Susan Doran argues that the cult of the `Virgin Queen' was invented by her ministers, and that Elizabeth was forced into celibacy by political necessity.
Doran's detailed examination of the different suits is based on extensive archival research across Europe. Rather than focusing on Elizabeth's personality and image, she views the question within a wider political and religious context. She shows how the question of Elizabeth's marriage was divisive for England, affecting both political life and international relations, and provoking popular propaganda in the form of plays, poetry and paintings.
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