Sophia of Hanover: From Winter Princess to Heiress of Great Britain, 1630-1714

By Josephine N. Duggan

The detailed memoirs and letters of a gifted and prolific chronicler provide an insider's view of life for the top echelons of society in the 16th century Sophia, Electress of Hanover (1630-1714), granddaughter of James I, and mother of George I, is best remembered as the link between the Houses of Stuart and Hanover. A true European, Sophia spoke English, French, German, Dutch, and Italian fluently, and was open-minded and intellectually curious. Her writings cover an astonishing variety of subjects: religion, philosophy, international gossip, household hints, politics, and the details of her family life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0720613426
• ISBN13: 9780720613421
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"