In the dying years of the 18th century, the corridors of Windsor
echoed to the footsteps of six princesses. They were Charlotte,
Augusta, Elizabeth, Mary, Sophia, and Amelia, the daughters of King
George III and Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Though more
than fifteen years divided the births of the eldest sister from the
youngest, these princesses all shared a longing for escape. Faced
with their father's illness and their mother's dominance, for all
but one a life away from the seclusion of the royal household
seemed like an unobtainable dream. The six daughters of George III
were raised to be young ladies and each in her time was one of the
most eligible women in the world. Tutored in the arts of royal
womanhood, they were trained from infancy in the skills vial to a
regal wife but as the king's illness ravaged him, husbands and
opportunities slipped away. Yet even in isolation, the lives of the
princesses were filled with incident. From secret romances to
dashing equerries, rumours of pregnancy, clandestine marriage and
even a run-in with Napoleon, each princess was the leading lady in
her own story, whether tragic or inspirational. In The Royal
Nunnery: Daughters of George III, take a wander through the
hallways of the royal palaces, where the king's endless ravings
echo deep into the night and his daughters strive to be recognised
not just as princesses, but as women too.
General
| Imprint: |
Pen & Sword History
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
March 2024 |
| Authors: |
Catherine Curzon
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
208 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-6304-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-5267-6304-4 |
| Barcode: |
9781526763044 |
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