Ruling Women, Volume 2
- 214 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
Ruling Women is a two-volume study devoted to an analysis of the conflicting discourses concerning government by women in seventeenth-century France.
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Esta serie profundiza en las intrincadas formas en que las consortes y reinantes femeninas navegaron por las estructuras patriarcales para ejercer el poder político. A través del análisis de género y la investigación histórica, las obras descubren las estrategias y los desafíos que enfrentaron las mujeres en posiciones de influencia. Su alcance se extiende más allá de las monarquías europeas para abarcar Asia Oriental, África Subsahariana y las civilizaciones islámicas, ofreciendo una perspectiva global sobre el reinado femenino a través de diversas culturas y épocas.
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This is the first edition ever of the Queen’s correspondence in Italian. These letters cast a new light on her talents as a linguist and provide interesting details as to her political agenda, and on the cultural milieu of her court. This book provides a fresh analysis of the surviving evidence concerning Elizabeth’s learning and use of Italian, and of the activity of the members of her ‘Foreign Office.’ All of the documents transcribed here are accompanied by a short introduction focusing on their content and context, a brief description of their transmission history, and an English translation.
History, Fiction, and The Tudors
- 400 páginas
- 14 horas de lectura
In this volume twenty distinguished scholars separate documented history, plausible invention, and outright fantasy in a lively series of scholarly, but accessible and engaging essays.
Queenship and Counsel in Early Modern Europe
- 284 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
The discourse of political counsel in early modern Europe depended on the participation of men, as both counsellors and counselled. Women were often thought too irrational or imprudent to give or receive political advice—but they did in unprecedented numbers, as this volume shows. These essays trace the relationship between queenship and counsel through over three hundred years of history. Case studies span Europe, from Sweden and Poland-Lithuania via the Habsburg territories to England and France, and feature queens regnant, consort and regent, including Elizabeth I of England, Catherine Jagiellon of Sweden, Catherine de’ Medici and Anna of Denmark. They draw on a variety of innovative sources to recover evidence of queenly counsel, from treatises and letters to poetry, masques and architecture. For scholars of history, politics and literature in early modern Europe, this book enriches our understanding of royal women as political actors.
Yolande of Aragon (1381-1442) Family and Power
The Reverse of the Tapestry
- 308 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
Yolande of Aragon emerges as a pivotal yet enigmatic figure in late medieval history, skillfully navigating the political landscape from both behind the scenes and in the public eye. Her intelligence and strategic acumen were crucial in securing the French throne for Charles VII and preserving her family's legacy. This scholarly assessment by Rohr sheds light on the significant yet often overlooked influence of this powerful queen in the 15th century, highlighting her role as a masterful diplomat and political strategist.
The Diary of Queen Maria Carolina of Naples, 1781-1785
New Evidence of Queenship at Court
- 424 páginas
- 15 horas de lectura
This work offers a new portrayal of Queen Maria Carolina of Naples as a woman of power with weaknesses and ambitions, and analyzes the Queen's actions, from her political choices to her alliance and betrayals. A careful examination of the period (1781-1785) covered by the diary shows that the daily life of the Queen and offers key evidence of her political acumen and her personal relationships. Recca cross-analyses unpublished personal documents, which include the integral diary and private correspondence. The book focuses on the political influence that Queen Maria Carolina wielded beside her husband, King Ferdinand IV, and the criticism that has been made by contemporary historians and intellectuals who have often tended to discredit the sovereign for personal rather than political reasons.
The Last Plantagenet Consorts
Gender, Genre, and Historiography, 1440-1627
- 267 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
Focusing on fifteenth-century British queens, this book delves into the intersection of literature and history to explore their roles and representations. It analyzes how these queens influenced political landscapes and cultural narratives of their time, shedding light on their legacies through various literary works. By intertwining historical context with literary analysis, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding these royal figures and their impact on society.
Elizabeth of York and Her Six Daughters-in-Law
Fashioning Tudor Queenship, 14851547
- 304 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
the book offers a comparative analysis of early modern queenship, focusing on Elizabeth of York and the six queens of Henry VIII. It highlights the traditional expectations of Tudor queens, particularly their role in producing heirs, while also exploring their broader contributions to court life. By examining their experiences in various roles—such as mothers, diplomats, and managers—the study reveals unexpected contrasts and connections among these influential women, providing a nuanced understanding of their impact beyond mere biography.
Scholars and Poets Talk About Queens
- 324 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
Scholars and Poets Talk About Queens is a lively and erudite collection, unusual in an especially appealing way.
This groundbreaking book explores how Elizabeth I utilized the discourse of love to assert her political power and independence regarding marriage. It analyzes her self-representation through speeches and poetry, highlighting her influence on the social discourse of conjugal freedom and women's rights during the Elizabethan era.
Queenship, Gender, and Reputation in the Medieval and Early Modern West, 1060-1600
- 214 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
This edited collection opens new ways to look at queenship in areas and countries not usually studied and reflects the increasingly interdisciplinary work and geographic range of the field. This book is a forerunner in queenship and re-invents the reputations of the women and some of the men. The contributors answers questions about the nature of queenship, reputation of queens, and gender roles in the medieval and early modern west. The essays question the viability of propaganda, gossip, and rumor that still characterizes some queens in modern histories. The wide geographic range covered by the contributors moves queenship studies beyond France and England to understudied places such as Sweden and Hungary. Even the essays on more familiar countries explores areas not usually studied, such as the role of Edward II’s stepmother, Margaret of France in Gaveston’s downfall. The chapters clearly have a common thread and the editors’ summary and description of the collection is valuablein assisting the reader. The collection is divided into two sections “Biography, Gossip, and History” and “Politics, Ambition, and Scandal.” The editors and contributors, including Zita Eva Rohr and Elena Woodacre, are scholars at the top of their field and several and engage and debate with recent scholarship. This collection will appeal internationally to literary scholars and gender studies scholars as well historians interested in the countries included in the collection.
The Monstrous Regiment of Women
- 324 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
In The Monstrous Regiment of Women, Sharon Jansen examines the debate on female rule by analyzing theorists from Sir John Fortescue to Bishop Bossuet, highlighting early modern queens. This perspective reshapes our understanding of European political history, focusing on powerful women and their political alliances instead of just kings.
Ruling Women, Volume 1
- 229 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
In Government, Virtue, and the Female Prince in Seventeenth-Century France, the first volume of the two-volume study, the author examines the dominant discourse which excludes women from political authority before turning to the configuration of women and rulership in the pro-woman and egalitarian discourses of the period.
Ruling Women, Volume 2
Configuring the Female Prince in Seventeenth-Century French Drama
- 228 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
Focusing on seventeenth-century French drama, this volume explores over 30 plays that reflect the complexities of female governance. Conroy examines how these works address cultural anxieties surrounding women in power, with some texts promoting political virtue among women and challenging traditional gender norms. The analysis highlights the theatre's role as both a supporter and challenger of societal power dynamics. This innovative study will engage scholars interested in drama, political thought, and the historical context of women's roles in governance and feminism.