Description
From the Dust Jacket Fly Leaf
The author presents interesting and impressive information about eighteen female rulers who wielded power in their own right, as regents, or as usurpers. Some of the lovely ladies ruled wisely, others not so well, but all left their mark in one way or another. Beginning with Hatshepsut of Egypt, fifteenth century B.C., the book covers Cleopatra; Boudicca who fought the Romans in ancient Britain; Theodora of Byzantium; Eleanor of Aquitaine; Margaret who united the countries of Scandinavia; Isabella who made the discovery of a new world possible; the devious and scandalous Catherine de’ Medici; tragic Mary Tudor; Elizabeth I who brought glory to England; Mary Stuart who intrigued and lost; Christine who renounced the kingdom of Sweden; Maria Theresa of Austria; Catherine The Great; Queen Victoria; Tsu Hsi “The Old Buddha,” Wilhelmina of the Netherlands; and finally, Elizabeth II, a gracious, modern monarch. This comprehensive survey is an exciting approach to history. Through anecdote and the juxtaposition of focal figures, the ladies emerge as fascinating leaders, who bring the reader to a better understanding of the periods in which they ruled.
Publishing Information
Rulers in Petticoats by Mildred Boyd. From Criterion Books with 1966 copyright. This hardcover book measures 8-1/2″ x 5-5/8″ and has 224 pages with b/w illustration or photo of each one.
Condition
Enlarge the photo above. Former small-town library book with the usual markings. The boards show lighter rubbing. The pages are in very good condition. The book got little use. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, create a custom-made cardboard box to ship it in, and send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a two-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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