The True Tale Of Lady Godiva

By Charles B. Reed and Charles Bert Reed

Book Overview

""The True Tale of Lady Godiva"" by Charles B. Reed is a historical non-fiction book that delves into the story of Lady Godiva, the noblewoman who famously rode through the streets of Coventry naked to protest her husband's oppressive taxes. The book explores the historical context of Lady Godiva's time, and provides a detailed account of her life, including her marriage to Leofric, Earl of Mercia, and her philanthropic efforts to support the church and the poor. The author also examines the various legends and myths surrounding Lady Godiva, and separates fact from fiction. With rich detail and extensive research, ""The True Tale of Lady Godiva"" offers a fascinating look into the life of an iconic figure from English history.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: 1163171735
• ISBN13: 9781163171738
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"