Byrne, Conor
Lady Katherine Grey: A Dynastic Tragedy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750999700
- author:
- Byrne, Conor
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The History Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.61 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Lady Katherine Grey: A Dynastic Tragedy by Conor Byrne is a fresh perspective on the life and legacy of one of England's most overlooked claimants to the throne. In 1601, as Elizabeth I's reign drew to a close, Lady Katherine was widely seen as the heir to the throne, particularly among Protestants who feared a Catholic succession. This biography re-examines Katherine's significance in the context of late sixteenth-century succession debates, sexual intrigue and Reformation politics. It also explores contemporary attitudes towards female monarchy and the importance of her claim to the throne, according to Henry VIII's last will and testament. The book sheds new light on Katherine's role as heiress to the crown and her potential impact on English history if her wishes had been followed. By Conor Byrne, a renowned Tudor historian, this biography offers a nuanced understanding of Lady Katherine Grey's life and legacy, challenging previous narratives and providing a compelling insight into one of England's most fascinating periods.
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