Description
This book presents the lives and accomplishments of 39 women rulers--not "in-name-only," but wielders of real power. Celebrated queens like England's Elizabeth I share equal space here with lesser-known monarchs like Giovanna I of Naples and Maria da Gloria of Portugal. The flamboyant, such as Christina of Sweden, contrast with the moralistic, like Maria Theresa of Austria. Each is the heroine of an often dramatic story involving dynastic interplay and court politics. The complex forces that have impeded or sparked the royal performances are detailed.
About the Author
The late Olga S. Opfell was a former college teacher and newspaper reporter and the author of multiple books. She lived in Torrance, California.
Reviews
"a great deal of information tightly packed into each short biography"-Booklist; "useful for history and women's studies collections"-Library Journal; "fact-filled...useful"-The Book Report.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786467372
Author Olga S. Opfell
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 399g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 15mm
