Eric Ives

Lady Jane Grey: A Tudor Mystery

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ISBN 13:: 9781444350180
author:: Eric Ives
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Wiley-Blackwell
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 392
Dimensions:: 6.08 (w) x 8.98 (h) x 0.81 (d)
Genre:: Britain - Historical Biography - Rulers & Royal Families, Political & Legal Figures - Women's Biography, 1485-1603 - Tudor Dynasty - British History, Britain - Historical Biography - 1485-1603 (Tudor Dynasty)
Condition:: New
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Lady Jane Grey A Tudor Mystery by Eric Ives The Tudor dynasty was thrown into crisis in July 1553 following the death of childless Edward VI. In a shocking turn of events, his cousin Jane Grey was proclaimed queen, only to be ousted 13 days later by her half-sister Mary. This pivotal moment in history is re-examined in this book, which presents a fresh perspective on one of the most tragic figures in English history. Eric Ives presents a compelling portrait of Lady Jane Grey, challenging traditional views of her as a hapless victim of politics or a Protestant martyr. Instead, he reveals a young woman of fierce personal integrity, whose story is one of shocking injustice. This radical reassessment is the result of a master historian's and storyteller's meticulous research and analysis. A compelling dissection of one of history's most shocking injustices, Lady Jane Grey A Tudor Mystery is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the Tudor period and the complexities of historical narrative.

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