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Elizabeth of York: A Tudor Queen and Her World - Alison Weir
Elizabeth of York: A Tudor Queen and Her World
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERMany are familiar with the story of the much-married King Henry VIII of England and the celebrated reign of his daughter, Elizabeth I. But it is often forgotten that the life of the first Tudor queen, Elizabeth of York, Henry’s mother and Elizabeth’s grandmother, spanned... show more
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERMany are familiar with the story of the much-married King Henry VIII of England and the celebrated reign of his daughter, Elizabeth I. But it is often forgotten that the life of the first Tudor queen, Elizabeth of York, Henry’s mother and Elizabeth’s grandmother, spanned one of England’s most dramatic and perilous periods. Now New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed historian Alison Weir presents the first modern biography of this extraordinary woman, whose very existence united the realm and ensured the survival of the Plantagenet bloodline.   Her birth was greeted with as much pomp and ceremony as that of a male heir. The first child of King Edward IV, Elizabeth enjoyed all the glittering trappings of royalty. But after the death of her father; the disappearance and probable murder of her brothers—the Princes in the Tower; and the usurpation of the throne by her calculating uncle Richard III, Elizabeth found her world turned upside-down: She and her siblings were declared bastards.   As Richard’s wife, Anne Neville, was dying, there were murmurs that the king sought to marry his niece Elizabeth, knowing that most people believed her to be England’s rightful queen. Weir addresses Elizabeth’s possible role in this and her covert support for Henry Tudor, the exiled pretender who defeated Richard at the Battle of Bosworth and was crowned Henry VII, first sovereign of the House of Tudor. Elizabeth’s subsequent marriage to Henry united the houses of York and Lancaster and signaled the end of the Wars of the Roses. For centuries historians have asserted that, as queen, she was kept under Henry’s firm grasp, but Weir shows that Elizabeth proved to be a model consort—pious and generous—who enjoyed the confidence of her husband, exerted a tangible and beneficial influence, and was revered by her son, the future King Henry VIII.   Drawing from a rich trove of historical records, Weir gives a long overdue and much-deserved look at this unforgettable princess whose line descends to today’s British monarch—a woman who overcame tragedy and danger to become one of England’s most beloved consorts.Praise for Elizabeth of York   “Weir tells Elizabeth’s story well. . . . She is a meticulous scholar. . . . Most important, Weir sincerely admires her subject, doing honor to an almost forgotten queen.”—The New York Times Book Review  “In [Alison] Weir’s skillful hands, Elizabeth of York returns to us, full-bodied and three-dimensional. This is a must-read for Tudor fans!”—Historical Novels Review   “This bracing biography reveals a woman of integrity, who . . . helped [her husband] lay strong groundwork for the success of the new Tudor dynasty. As always in a Weir book, the tenor of the times is drawn with great color and authenticity.”—Booklist   “Weir once again demonstrates that she is an outstanding portrayer of the Tudor era, giving us a fully realized biography of a remarkable woman.”—Huntington NewsFrom the Hardcover edition.
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Format: ebook
ISBN: 9780345521385 (0345521382)
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Pages no: 608
Edition language: English
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Denise
Denise rated it
3.0 Elizabeth of York
“The children of King Edward,” had been “avenged” at last “in this battle: the boar’s tusks quailed, and, to avenge the white, the red rose bloomed." It felt like it took me months to read this book. This book could be a bit dry at times and that is what really stopped me from reading this at my nor...
100 Pages A Day...Stephanie's Book Reviews
100 Pages A Day...Stephanie's Book Reviews rated it
3.5 Elizabeth of York
I took on this non-fiction account of the life of Elizabeth of York in order to be more knowledgeable about the real-life people I am reading about when I read Tudor fiction. However, Elizabeth of York is one of the many women of the era that we simply do not have much information about. Obviously...
Carpe Librum
Carpe Librum rated it
3.0 Review: Elizabeth of York by Alison Weir
Confession time. I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would.Alright, maybe that's not saying much since it did spend some time on my "never-gonna-happen" shelf. I received this book for Christmas and it popped up as a group read, so happen it did.The opening chapters of this book were almost as...
Telynor's Library, and then some
Telynor's Library, and then some rated it
2.5 Padded, lackluster, only for the die-hard Weir fans
Given that the founders of the Tudor dynasty -- Henry VII and Elizabeth of York -- tend to get very little written about them, I was really looking forward to this new release by long-time Tudor biographer, Alison Weir. There have been several fictional books about this queen of England, and most of...
The Book-Addled Brain
The Book-Addled Brain rated it
4.0 Elizabeth of York by Alison Weir
Yet another masterful piece of historical research by Alison Weir. As the first Tudor queen and mother of Henry VIII, Elizabeth of York is a pivotal figure in British history, and it's nice to see her receive the attention she deserves. Disclaimer: This book has been provided by the publisher i...
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