Gemma Allen Livres

Focusing on the lives of five extraordinary sixteenth-century women, this study highlights the Cooke sisters, who were among the few Tudor women to receive a formal humanist education. Their connections through influential marriages to Elizabethan politicians further enriched their experiences. Drawing on their own writings, including works in classical languages, the book offers a detailed analysis of Mildred, Anne, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Katherine Cooke, illuminating their contributions and significance in a male-dominated society.

A study of five remarkable sixteenth-century women. Part of the select group of Tudor women allowed access to formal humanist education, the Cooke sisters were also well-connected through their marriages to influential Elizabethan politicians. -- .

It's the first day of school and Ernest seems so mean and scary. But is he really? It's the first day of school and Oscar is trying hard to be brave. Oscar's mum feels sure he will make lots of friends, but Oscar isn't so sure, particularly when Ernest seems so mean and scary. But is he really? From talented picture book creators, award-winning Emma Allen and talented new illustrator Hannah Sommerville, comes a book about the joy of making friends.