Bess of Hardwick

Empire Builder

Auteurs

• Mary S. Lovell

Paramètres

• Pages: 608 pages
• Temps de lecture: 22 heures

• Biographies et réflexions
• Fiction
• Fiction historique
• Histoire
• Nonfiction

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Bess Hardwick's journey unfolds against the backdrop of England's most tumultuous era, showcasing her resilience and ambition. Starting as the fifth daughter of a poor nobleman and widowed at sixteen, she defied societal expectations by marrying three times and outliving four monarchs. Her legacy includes the construction of the magnificent Chatsworth House, reflecting her rise to become one of the wealthiest and most influential women in English history. This narrative captures her remarkable life and the historical context of her time.

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• Année de publication: 2007
• Reliure: (souple)