The Life Of Lady Jane Grey (1855)

By David Vandewater Golden Bartlett

Book Overview

The Life of Lady Jane Grey is a historical biography written by David W. Bartlett and originally published in 1855. The book tells the story of Lady Jane Grey, a young woman who was briefly queen of England in 1553. Bartlett's book provides a detailed account of Lady Jane's life, from her childhood as a precocious and highly educated girl to her brief reign as queen and her eventual execution at the age of 16. The author draws on a range of historical sources to paint a vivid picture of Lady Jane's world, including court documents, letters, and contemporary accounts.In addition to chronicling Lady Jane's life, Bartlett also explores the political and religious turmoil of the Tudor era, which played a significant role in her fate. He examines the complex web of alliances and rivalries that led to Lady Jane's ascension to the throne, as well as the religious conflicts that ultimately led to her downfall.Overall, The Life of Lady Jane Grey is a compelling and well-researched biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most tragic and enigmatic figures of Tudor England.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436585309
• ISBN13: 9781436585309
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"