The French wife and muse of Charles I was central to the narrative of the English Civil War and the Stuart Restoration. Henrietta Maria was an exceptionally courageous and spirited woman and a misunderstood Queen of England
"Henrietta Maria of France (French: Henriette Marie de France; 25 November[1] 1609 ? 10 September 1669) was queen consort of England, Scotland, and Ireland as the wife of King Charles...
Hamilton's biography is largely a personal portrait of the queen, yet the author still accords Henrietta some political significance, arguing that on several occasions the king “gave in to his wife” and at times “felt unable to deny her ...
Henrietta Maria
Henrietta Maria, the Intrepid Queen
When the 15-year-old Henrietta Maria, daughter of Henri IV of France and Marie de Medici, arrived in England in June 1625 to marry Charles I, she could not speak English....
Jones, Michael K., and Underwood, Malcolm G., The King's Mother: Lady Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993. Jordan, David. P., The King's Trial: ...
Loyal in Love offers an inside look at an unforgettable time in England’s history and at the life of a queen whose story of devotion and bravery has gone untold for too long.
A biography of the French princess who became Queen of England when she married King Charles I in 1625 and for whom the state of Maryland is named.
The interdisciplinary nature of the book is evident in the author's use of material from painting & stage arts, French & English social history, literature, politics & religion. The many illustrations form an essential part of the text.