The Queen's Sisters: The Lives of the Sisters of Elizabeth Woodville

The Queen's Sisters: The Lives of the Sisters of Elizabeth Woodville

by Sarah J. Hodder
The Queen's Sisters: The Lives of the Sisters of Elizabeth Woodville

The Queen's Sisters: The Lives of the Sisters of Elizabeth Woodville

by Sarah J. Hodder

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Overview

Whether Queen or commoner, the lives of women throughout history is a fascinating study. Elizabeth Woodville, 'The White Queen', managed to make the transition from commoner to Queen and became the epitome of medieval heroines – the commoner who married a King. When she became the wife of Edward IV her actions changed the life of her entire family. Vilified both by their contemporaries and by many historians since, the Woodville family were centre stage during the reigns of Edward IV and Richard III. Elizabeth Woodville became the ancestress of future Kings and Queens. This book takes a fresh look at the lives of Elizabeth's sisters. Although information on them is scarce, by looking at the men they married, their families, the places they lived and the events that they lived through we can catch a glimpse of their lives. Each sister has their own story to tell and they may not have achieved the dizzying heights that their sister did, but they are all fascinating women.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781789043631
Publisher: Chronos Books
Publication date: 04/01/2020
Pages: 113
Sales rank: 592,033
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Sarah J. Hodder began her career in publishing as a Production Manager for Shire Publications, but has had a love of books since childhood. She is passionate about medieval and Tudor history, her particular interest being in the lives of women. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK.

Table of Contents

Preface 1

Introduction 5

Chapter 1 Jacquetta Woodville, Lady Strange 9

Chapter 2 Anne Woodville, Lady Bourchier 21

Chapter 3 Mary Woodville, Countess of Pembroke 31

Chapter 4 Margaret Woodville, Lady Maltravers 41

Chapter 5 Jane Woodville, Lady Grey of Ruthin 53

Chapter 6 Katherine Woodville, Duchess of Buckingham 63

Chapter 7 The elusive Martha Woodville 79

Conclusion 83

Appendices 87

References 91

Select Bibliography 97

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