Sovereign Ladies: Sex, Sacrifice, and Power--The Six Reigning Queens of England
Maureen Waller examines six reigning queens of England and the forces that shaped their experiences of power. Focusing on sex, sacrifice, and political authority, Sovereign Ladies presents a broad historical exploration of queenship and the complex demands of ruling as a woman.
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Sovereign Ladies examines six women who ruled as reigning queens of England.
Maureen Waller explores the relationship between sex, sacrifice, and political power in their lives and reigns.
The book offers a historical perspective on queenship, authority, and the demands placed on women who held the English crown.
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