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""The Governor of England"" is a historical novel written by Marjorie Bowen and published in 1914. The book is set in the 16th century, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and follows the story of Sir Christopher Hatton, a prominent courtier and politician who rises to become the governor of England. The novel explores the political and social landscape of England at the time, including the religious tensions between Protestants and Catholics, the power struggles among the nobility, and the intrigues of the court. It also delves into Hatton's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggle to balance his duties to the queen with his own ambitions.Through vivid descriptions and engaging characters, Bowen brings to life the world of Elizabethan England and the complex personalities that shaped its history. ""The Governor of England"" is a captivating read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the Tudor era.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781120859716
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 382
  • Udgivet:
  • 7. december 2009
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x25 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 730 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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""The Governor of England"" is a historical novel written by Marjorie Bowen and published in 1914. The book is set in the 16th century, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and follows the story of Sir Christopher Hatton, a prominent courtier and politician who rises to become the governor of England. The novel explores the political and social landscape of England at the time, including the religious tensions between Protestants and Catholics, the power struggles among the nobility, and the intrigues of the court. It also delves into Hatton's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggle to balance his duties to the queen with his own ambitions.Through vivid descriptions and engaging characters, Bowen brings to life the world of Elizabethan England and the complex personalities that shaped its history. ""The Governor of England"" is a captivating read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the Tudor era.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.

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