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Lady Jane Grey and Her Times
In 'Lady Jane Grey and Her Times' by Ida A. Taylor, readers are taken on a journey through the life of the tragic figure of Lady Jane Grey during the turbulent times of Tudor England. Through Taylor's meticulous research and engaging narrative style, the reader is immersed in the political intrigue and religious turmoil of the era, providing a vivid portrayal of Lady Jane Grey's brief reign as Queen of England. Taylor's use of primary sources and attention to detail offer a comprehensive look at the challenges faced by Lady Jane Grey and the complex political landscape of the time. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in Tudor history and the lives of prominent figures in English monarchy. For scholars and history enthusiasts alike, 'Lady Jane Grey and Her Times' is a must-read for a deeper understanding of this fascinating period in British history.
Lady Jane Grey
This new book tells the tragic story of Jane's life and death. While also revealing her to be a woman of intelligence, steady faith and unusual strength of conviction.
Lady Jane Grey
Lady Jane Grey, is one of the most elusive and tragic characters in English history. In July 1553 the death of the childless Edward VI threw the Tudor dynasty into crisis. On Edward's instructions his cousin Jane Grey was proclaimed queen, only to be ousted 13 days later by his illegitimate half sister Mary and later beheaded. In this radical reassessment, Eric Ives rejects traditional portraits of Jane both as hapless victim of political intrigue or Protestant martyr. Instead he presents her as an accomplished young woman with a fierce personal integrity. The result is a compelling dissection by a master historian and storyteller of one of history’s most shocking injustices.
Documents of Lady Jane Grey
Published information on Lady Jane is scant and contradictory; here, primary sources including Jane's own letters illustrate the drama of a high-born, high-minded and intelligent young lady sacrificed on the pyre of ambition by her kin. The teenaged Lady Jane faced her shocking fate with shocking fortitude; her own performance is inspirational, while some of those around her showed themselves to be the very embodiment of treachery and betrayal. This work is the result of a seven year investigation into the story of Lady Jane. The author includes a controversial "collection of letters" that William Lane purchased from an unidentified source while he was at the Minerva Press, possibly in 1790 ...
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Lady Jane Grey, and Her Times
A biography complemented by a series of documents and anecdotes which throw light on life in 16th century England.
