Armitage, Jill
Arbella Stuart
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445650197
- author:
- Armitage, Jill
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 23.62 x 16 x 3.05 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Arbella Stuart: A Life in the Shadow of Power In 1562, Elizabeth I lay dying, and the Tudor succession was once again at risk. Arbella Stuart, cousin to both the English queen and James VI of Scotland, found herself caught between two powerful women who controlled her fate. This book tells the story of Arbella's life, focusing on her lineage, education, and legacy. Raised by her formidable grandmother, Bess of Hardwick, Arbella lived a life marked by privilege and powerlessness. Her story is one of a well-born woman desperate to control her own destiny, but ultimately at the mercy of those in the Tudor court. Jill Armitage explores the harsh consequences that come from being on the wrong side of Elizabeth's revenge. Through Arbella's tale, we discover a complex web of family politics, loyalty, and betrayal. This biography sheds new light on a fascinating figure who was both a product of her time and a victim of circumstance.
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