Marrying of Anne of Cleves - Royal Protocol in Early Modern England

Klappentext A study of the marrying of Anne of Cleves to Henry VIII and of sexual court politics. Zusammenfassung This book is a study of the marrying of Anne of Cleves to King Henry VIII. It contains fascinating material - including 'demonic' interference and sexual politics at court - which differs greatly from the standard accounts! and a startling account of the king's failure to consummate his marriage. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; 2. English negotiators; 3. Candidate pool; 4. Cleves selection; 5. Traveling bride; 6. Royal greeter; 7. Queen consort; 8. King's scapegoat; 9. Henry's sister; 10. Conclusion.

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• Authors: Retha M. Warnicke, Retha M. (Arizona State University) Warnicke, Warnicke Retha M.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.02.2011
• EAN: 9780521179690
• ISBN: 978-0-521-17969-0
• No. of pages: 376
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; England, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Stuart Era (1603-1714), HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, CE period up to c 1500, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, C 1700 To C 1800