Alda, the British Captive
- 292 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
Reprint of the original, first published in 1841.
Agnes Strickland fue una escritora histórica inglesa. Sus minuciosas e conscientious investigaciones la convirtieron en una fuente valiosa para el estudio de la historia británica. Aunque su estilo no es tan objetivo como el de los historiadores modernos, ofrece una valiosa visión de las costumbres de su época. Sus obras biográficas a menudo se centraban en figuras femeninas e incluían detalles sociales, característicos de las biografías de mujeres victorianas.






Reprint of the original, first published in 1841.
First published in 1853, this work offers a vivid firsthand account of life in Canada in the mid-19th century. Written by pioneering feminist and historian Agnes Strickland and her brother Samuel, it provides a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of settlement in the New World.
This book contains biographical sketches of the queens of Scotland and English princesses. It is an interesting book that provides insight into the lives of British royalty and the power struggles that they were involved in throughout history.
For history buffs and fans of British royal history, the Lives of the Queens of England provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the women who have ruled England over the centuries. In this volume, authors Agnes and Elisabeth Strickland explore the reigns of queens Elizabeth of York, Katherine of Aragon, and Anne Boleyn, among others.
In this richly detailed work, Agnes Strickland explores the lives of Queens throughout English history, providing an unparalleled glimpse into the power politics of royal courts. Through painstaking research, Strickland illuminates the lives of these remarkable women, making this book a must-read for lovers of history and admirers of feminine power.