How The First Queen Of England Was Wooed And Won: Or William The Conqueror's First Conquest (1884)

By Elsa D'Esterre-Keeling

Book Overview

""How The First Queen Of England Was Wooed And Won: Or William The Conqueror�������s First Conquest"" is a historical novel written by Elsa D'Esterre-Keeling and first published in 1884. The book tells the story of Matilda of Flanders, the wife of William the Conqueror, who became the first queen of England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Through vivid and detailed descriptions, the book takes readers on a journey through the life and times of Matilda, from her childhood in Flanders to her marriage to William and her eventual coronation as queen. Along the way, readers are introduced to a cast of characters that includes powerful lords, scheming courtiers, and even the Pope himself. As Matilda navigates the complex politics and social customs of medieval Europe, she must also contend with the challenges of being a foreign queen in a new land. Despite these obstacles, she proves to be a formidable and beloved ruler, earning the respect and admiration of her subjects and cementing her place in history as one of England's most influential queens. Overall, ""How The First Queen Of England Was Wooed And Won"" is a captivating and engaging work of historical fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of England's most iconic queens.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: 1104868296
• ISBN13: 9781104868291
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"