The History of Margaret of Anjou, Queen of Henry VI of England - Jacob Abbott - Bog

""The History of Margaret of Anjou, Queen of Henry VI of England"" is a non-fiction book written by Abbott, Jacob. The book delves into the life and times of Margaret of Anjou, who was the queen of Henry VI of England during the 15th century. The author provides a detailed account of Margaret's life, starting from her birth in France to her marriage to Henry VI and her eventual downfall. The book explores Margaret's role in the War of the Roses, which was a series of conflicts between the House of Lancaster and the House of York for the English throne. The author also examines Margaret's character, her political ambitions, and her relationships with other members of the royal court. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in English history, especially the turbulent period of the War of the Roses. Abbott's writing style is engaging and accessible, making this a great book for both casual readers and history buffs alike.1871. Margaret of Anjou was a heroine; not a heroine of romance and fiction, but of stern and terrible reality. Her life was a series of military exploits, attended with dangers, privations, sufferings, and wonderful vicissitudes of fortune, scarcely to be paralleled in the whole history of mankind. Contents: The Houses of York and Lancaster; Manners and Customs of the Time; King Henry VI; Margaret's Father and Mother; Royal Courtship; The Wedding; Reception in England; The Story of Lady Neville; Plottings; The Fall of Gloucester; The Fall of Suffolk; Birth of a Prince; Illness of the King; Anxiety and Trouble; Margaret A Fugitive; Margaret Triumphant; Margaret in Exile; A Royal Cousin; Return to England; Years of Exile; The Reconciliation with Warwick; Bitter Disappointment; and Childless, and a Widow. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.