'(A)sensational book by one of our greatest and best-loved
historians... Astoundingly good.' - Alison Weir 'Masterful,
captivating, page-turning, this is solid gold history at its best.'
- Nicola Tallis '(A) thought-provoking, impeccably researched, and
moving account uncovering how Anne's family, intellect, and tragedy
shaped Elizabeth I's extraordinary career.' - Gareth Russell 'Her
extensive research... reveals them as the most dazzling female
double act in history.' - Sarah Gristwood 'Incredibly
well-researched, elegantly written, and overall genuinely
ground-breaking,' - Estelle Paranque One of the most extraordinary
mother and daughter stories of all time - Anne Boleyn, the most
famous of Henry VIII's wives and her daughter Elizabeth, the
'Virgin Queen'. Anne Boleyn is a subject of enduring fascination.
By far the most famous of Henry VIII's six wives, she has inspired
books, documentaries and films, and is the subject of intense
debate even today, almost 500 years after her violent death. For
the most part, she is considered in the context of her relationship
with Tudor England's much-married monarch. Dramatic though this
story is, of even greater interest - and significance - is the
relationship between Anne and her daughter, the future Elizabeth I.
Elizabeth was less than three years old when her mother was
executed. Given that she could have held precious few memories of
Anne, it is often assumed that her mother exerted little influence
over her. But this is both inaccurate and misleading. Elizabeth
knew that she had to be discreet about Anne, but there is
compelling evidence that her mother exerted a profound influence on
her character, beliefs and reign. Even during Henry's lifetime,
Elizabeth dared to express her sympathy for her late mother by
secretly wearing Anne's famous 'A' pendant when she sat for a
painting with her father and siblings. Piecing together evidence
from original documents and artefacts, this book tells the story of
Anne Boleyn's relationship with, and influence over her daughter
Elizabeth. In so doing, it sheds new light on two of the most
famous and influential women in history.
General
Imprint: |
Hodder & Stoughton
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
First published: |
2023 |
Authors: |
Tracy Borman
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 153mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-399-70507-3 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-399-70507-5 |
Barcode: |
9781399705073 |
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