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Linda Porter’s biography of Mary Tudor brings to life the first queen to rule England in her own right. Born the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, she was a cultured Renaissance princess, a Latin scholar, and an accomplished musician. Her reign, marked by political intrigue and religious conflict, was shaped by her harsh upbringing, rivalry with her brother Edward VI, and her marriage to Philip of Spain. Drawing on contemporary documents and recent scholarship, Porter cuts through myths to reveal Mary’s passion, will, and the challenges she faced as she sought to restore England’s fortunes.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Political Biography
Authors: Linda Porter
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