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c1880 Court & Times Of Queen Elizabeth: Lucy Aikin Antique British History Book

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c1880 Court & Times Of Queen Elizabeth: Lucy Aikin Antique British History Book

Memoirs Of The Court Of Elizabeth, Queen Of England.
By Lucy Aikin
Published by Ward, Lock And Co : London, Melbourne etc c1880 (undated)

"Memoirs of the Court of Elizabeth, Queen of England by Lucy Aikin is a substantial and influential historical study that offers a richly detailed portrait of the Tudor court during the reign of Elizabeth I. Drawing on state papers, letters, memoirs, and contemporary chronicles, Aikin moves beyond conventional political narrative to examine the personalities, intrigues, and domestic realities that shaped Elizabethan England. Her work traces Elizabeth's life from birth through the formative crises of her early years and into the complexities of her reign, illuminating the interplay between monarchy, nobility, religion, and power with a clarity that made the book a landmark of 19th-century historical writing.

Particular strength lies in Aikin's treatment of court life and character, with extended discussions of key figures such as Anne Boleyn, the Seymours, the Howards, and other prominent nobles whose fortunes rose and fell under Tudor rule. The text balances political events with vivid insights into manners, morals, education, and cultural life, supported by a detailed index and scholarly apparatus that reflect its long-standing use as a serious reference work. Issued here in a late-19th-century Ward, Lock & Co. edition, the volume represents a durable and accessible reprint of a classic study, appealing especially to readers of Tudor history, Elizabethan scholars, and collectors of Victorian historical works."

General wear with some staining to covers and spine as shown. Binding is relaxed with wobbly but secure covers. No loose pages. No inscriptions. Contents are clean and well presented. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13.5cm x 3cm - 529 Pages + Index + Publishers Advertising

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Original Decorated Cloth Bindings
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear with some staining to covers and spine as shown. Binding is relaxed with wobbly but secure covers. No loose pages. No inscriptions. Contents are clean and well presented. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Lucy Aikin
Publisher: Ward, Lock And Co: London, Melbourne etc
Year Printed: 1880
Sub-subject: Queen Elizabeth