Anne Hyde: Duchess Of York (1915)

By J.R. Henslowe

Book Overview

Anne Hyde: Duchess of York is a biography written by J. R. Henslowe and published in 1915. The book tells the story of Anne Hyde, the wife of James, Duke of York, who later became King James II of England. Anne Hyde was a commoner, the daughter of a country gentleman, and her marriage to the Duke of York caused controversy at the time. Henslowe's biography explores Anne Hyde's life, from her childhood to her marriage and her role as a mother to her many children. The book also examines the political and social context of Anne Hyde's life, including the religious conflicts of the time and the tensions between the monarchy and parliament. Overall, Anne Hyde: Duchess of York is a detailed and informative account of the life of an important historical figure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164098160
• ISBN13: 9781164098164
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"