Queenship and revolution in early modern Europe : Henrietta Maria and Marie Antoinette

Harris, Carolyn 1984- (author.).

Summary: "Though separated by over a century, Queens Henrietta Maria and Marie Antoinette bear striking similarities as historical figures: both women lived through periods of violent revolution in which insurgent regimes specifically targeted and undermined them in order to discredit the monarchy and strengthen claims to legitimate rule. This novel comparative study explores how these queens perceived their roles as wives, mothers, and heads of royal households, thus providing new insights into the political significance of royal women in Early Modern Europe, the evolution of court culture and the public sphere, and changing ideas of marriage and family"--

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ISBN: 9781349570263
ISBN: 9781137497727
ISBN: 1137497726
ISBN: 9781349570263
ISBN: 9781137491695
ISBN: 9781137491688
ISBN: 1349570265
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Physical Description: 1 online resource
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Publisher: Basingstoke (England) : Palgrave Macmillan, [2016]

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General Note:	CatMonthString.october.23 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction : the queen vs. the people -- Education, example and expectations -- Governing the queen's household -- Wife of the king -- Mother to the royal children -- The English Civil Wars and the French Revolution -- Conclusion : the legacy of two queens.
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