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Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou : a marriage of unequals
- Title
- Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou : a marriage of unequals / Amy Licence.
- Author
- Licence, Amy
- Publication
- Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword History, 2018.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFE 18-9889 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Description
- xiii, 198 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- "He became king before his first birthday, inheriting a vast empire from his military hero father; she was the daughter of a king without power, who made an unexpected marriage at the age of fifteen. Almost completely opposite in character, together they formed an unlikely but complimentary partnership. Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou have become famous as the Lancastrian king and queen who were deposed during the Wars of the Roses but there is so much more to their story. The political narrative of their years together is a tale of twists and turns, encompassing incredible highs, when they came close to fulfilling their desires, and terrible, heart-breaking lows. Personally, their story is an intriguing one that raises may questions. Henry was a complex, misunderstood man, enlightened and unsuited to his times and the pressures of kingship. In the end, overcome by fortune and the sheer determination of their enemies, their alliance collapsed. England simply wasn't ready for a gentle king like Henry, or woman like Margaret who defied contemporary stereotypes of gender and queenship. History has been a harsh judge to this royal couple. In this discerning dual biography, Amy Licence leads the way in a long-overdue re-evaluation of their characters and contributions during a tumultuous and defining period of British history."--Publisher's description.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Biographies.
- History.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliography and index.
- Call Number
- JFE 18-9889
- ISBN
- 1526709759
- 9781526709752
- OCLC
- 1019622996
- Author
- Licence, Amy, author.
- Title
- Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou : a marriage of unequals / Amy Licence.
- Publisher
- Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword History, 2018.
- Type of Content
- textstill image
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliography and index.
- Chronological Term
- 1422-1461
- Research Call Number
- JFE 18-9889