Publication date 12/10/21 Audiobook time 9hrs 27 mins, Book 320 Pages
Synopsis
Library Journal • "Books and Authors to Know: Titles to Watch 2021" Sixteenth-century Europe was a time of destabilization of age-old norms and the waging of religious wars—yet it also witnessed the remarkable flowering of a pacific culture cultivated by a cohort of extraordinary women rulers who sat on Europe’s thrones, most notably Mary Tudor; Elizabeth I; Mary, Queen of Scots; and Catherine de’ Medici. Recasting the dramatic stories and complex political relationships among these four women rulers, Maureen Quilligan rewrites centuries of scholarship that sought to depict intense personal hatreds among them. Instead, showing how the queens engendered a culture of mutual respect, When Women Ruled the World focuses on the gift-giving by which they aimed to ensure female bonds of friendship and alliance. Detailing the artistic and political creativity that flourished in the pockets of peace created by these queens, Quilligan’s lavishly illustrated work offers a new perspective on the glory of the Renaissance and the women who helped to create it.
My Review
This book was brilliant it follows the lives of queens of Europe, mainly British queens. I listened to the audiobook and loved the narrator she had an almost regal voice with i though was fitting. Although the narrator was American the names and places were pronounced clear and correctly. I found this book very interesting and I learnt so much while listening to this book. I loved the attention to the small little details and these added to my enjoyment of the book. One example is when one was beheaded her little dog was hiding underneath her skirt. I really liked the cover aswell very fitting. This fantastic book look more closely at Mary the first, Elizabeth the first, Mary Queen of Scots and Catherine De Medici. I loved the contrast in ruling styles between the kings and Queen. Showing the women rule fairer and support each other. Thanks to the author and publishing team for bringing a wonderful book to us so we can easily learn from history and really enjoy it.
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