| Author |
Brown, Mary Croom |
| LoC No. |
12005191
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| Title |
Mary Tudor, Queen of France
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Clarke, Hélène de Mink, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Mary Tudor, Queen of France" by Mary Croom Brown is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the life of Mary Tudor, the daughter of Henry VII, focusing on her tumultuous relationships and significant events that marked her rise and life as a queen. The narrative likely delves into both personal and political dimensions of her life, revealing her character in the context of royal duties and romantic entanglements. The opening of the book introduces the complexity of writing Mary Tudor's life, acknowledging the historical gaps and uncertainties surrounding her childhood and relationships. It describes the available evidence and how it has led to a more nuanced understanding of her story, emphasizing that while details may be sparse, they can suggest deeper meanings about her experiences and perceptions. In particular, it establishes that her early years were largely shrouded in obscurity, yet important moments—like her betrothal to Charles of Castile—begin to lay the groundwork for her identity as both a woman and a queen. Thus, the narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Mary’s life, marked by the interplay of personal ambition and the demands of royal marriage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Biography
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| Subject |
Mary, Queen, consort of Louis XII, King of France, 1496-1533
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| Subject |
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Relations with French
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| Subject |
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Family
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48184 |
| Release Date |
Feb 6, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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