Lady Jane Grey and Her Times by Ida A. Taylor
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| Author | Taylor, Ida A. (Ida Ashworth), -1929? |
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| Title | Lady Jane Grey and Her Times |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Lady Jane Grey and Her Times" by I.A. Taylor is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and era of Lady Jane Grey, the nine-day queen of England, set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Tudor period marked by religious strife and political intrigue. It delves into the complexities of the Tudor monarchy, examining the interplay between power, religion, and personal tragedy, particularly focusing on the lives of key figures during this tempestuous time. The opening portion of the book establishes the hazardous political climate of England during the reign of Henry VIII, setting the stage for Lady Jane Grey's eventual rise and fall. It outlines the various pressures faced by the Tudor family, including the precarious succession and the religious controversies that led to widespread persecution. The narrative introduces both the royal and courtly spaces, hinting at the lives of Lady Jane's relatives, such as her mother, and the infamous implications of royal blood. Through detailed descriptions, Taylor portrays an era where every alliance and conflict could be fatal, particularly through the lens of Lady Jane's connections that would later culminate in her tragic fate as a pawn in the game of thrones. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 |
| Subject | Queens -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Grey, Jane, Lady, 1537-1554 |
| Subject | Reformation -- England |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Succession -- History -- 16th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51057 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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