Synopses & Reviews
The essays in this volume contribute to a new understanding of the second half of the sixteenth century when England experienced the unprecedented rule of two successive queens regnant. Focusing on a diverse range of issues, from politics and personnel to ceremony and costume, and from a range of perspectives, Tudor Queenship demonstrates that thinking about both queens at the same time can be highly suggestive, and propels us to revise, develop and understand, and to contextualize, traditional interpretations. From what Elizabeth learnt from Mary, assessments of political acumen and the significance of confessional differences this is the first volume to focus on both Mary and Elizabeth, and to consider them as Renaissance monarchs a European stage.
Review
'Recommended.'—CHOICE 'This is an excellent collection that prompts us to rethink much of what we thought we knew about both the reigns and the personalities of Mary and Elizabeth Tudor.'—Greg Walker, Head of School, LLC and Masson Professor of English Literature, University of Edinburgh'This volume is a landmark collection of essays which draws together an exciting range of new work by many of the leading scholars currently working on the two Tudor queens. Under Mary and Elizabeth the whole nature of English monarchy itself had to be fundamentally re-thought and worked out in important new ways. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in this process and all the cultural consequences which flowed from it. Tudor Queenship is an important and wide-ranging collection which will undoubtedly find a firm place both in university syllabi and on the shelves of scholars.'—Paul E.J. Hammer, Professor of History, University of Colorado at Boulder
Review
'Recommended.'—CHOICE
'This is an excellent collection that prompts us to rethink much of what we thought we knew about both the reigns and the personalities of Mary and Elizabeth Tudor.'—Greg Walker, Head of School, LLC and Masson Professor of English Literature, University of Edinburgh
'This volume is a landmark collection of essays which draws together an exciting range of new work by many of the leading scholars currently working on the two Tudor queens. Under Mary and Elizabeth the whole nature of English monarchy itself had to be fundamentally re-thought and worked out in important new ways. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in this process and all the cultural consequences which flowed from it. Tudor Queenship is an important and wide-ranging collection which will undoubtedly find a firm place both in university syllabi and on the shelves of scholars.'—Paul E.J. Hammer, Professor of History, University of Colorado at Boulder
Synopsis
This book brings together a selection of recent, cutting-edge research which, for the first time, challenges commonplace arguments about Mary and Elizabeth's relative successes or failures in order to rethink Tudor queenship.
About the Author
Alice Hunt is a lecturer in Early Modern English Literature at the University of Southampton, UK.
Anna Whitelock is a lecturer in Early Modern History at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.
Table of Contents
'Partners in throne and grave';
A.Hunt and
A.WhitelockPART I: REPUTATIONS
Memorializing Mary and Elizabeth; A.McLaren
PART II: PRECEDENTS AND TRADITIONS
Examples and Admonitions: What Mary did for Elizabeth; J.Richards
Godly Queens: The Royal Iconographies of Mary and Elizabeth; P.Kewes
Reforming Tradition: The Coronations of Mary and Elizabeth; A.Hunt
Dressed to Impress; M.Hayward
Elizabeth I: An Old Testament King; S.Doran
PART III: EDUCATING FOR RULE
A Culture of Reverence: Princess Mary's Household; J.McIntosh
Christian Women or Sovereign Queens? The Schooling of Mary and Elizabeth; A.Pollnitz
PART IV: LOVE AND WAR
Our Greatest Hope? European Propaganda and the Spanish Match; C.Streckfuss
Power-sharing: The Co-monarchy of Mary and Philip; A.Samson
'Woman, Warrior, Queen'?; A.Whitelock
Courtly Games: Elizabeth and the Kings of France; G.Richardson
PART V: LOYALTY AND SERVICE
What Happened to Mary's Councillors?; R.Houlbrooke
Below Stairs: Serving the Queen; R.C.Braddock
Women, Friendship and Memory; C.Merton