Queens, Empresses, Grand Duchesses and Regents: Women Rulers of Europe, A.D. 1328-1989

by Olga S. Opfell

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This book presents the lives and accomplishments of 39 women rulers--not "in-name-only," but wielders of real power. Celebrated queens like England's Elizabeth I share equal space here with lesser-known monarchs like Giovanna I of Naples and Maria da Gloria of Portugal. The ﬂamboyant, such as Christina of Sweden, contrast with the moralistic, like Maria Theresa of Austria. Each is the heroine of an often dramatic story involving dynastic...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0786467371

ISBN13:9780786467372

Release Date:January 2012

Publisher:McFarland & Company

Length:296 Pages

Weight:0.85 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 8.8"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

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Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Social Science Social Sciences

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