Porter, Linda
Mary Tudor: The First Queen
- ISBN 13:
- 9780749909826
- author:
- Porter, Linda
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Piatkus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Royalty
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mary I: A Renaissance Princess Reborn A fresh perspective on one of history's most misunderstood monarchs, Mary Tudor emerges from this biography as a complex and courageous leader. Linda Porter sheds light on the life of England's first Queen, revealing a woman who defied convention and faced down rebellion with bravery. Beyond the myths of her reputation, Mary I is portrayed as a cultured and talented individual, with a deep understanding of the world around her. This well-researched biography offers a balanced and engaging portrait of a queen whose legacy has been shaped by centuries of myth-making.
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