Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth

by Lucy Aikin

Lucy Aikin (1791 1864) was a prolific writer of educational and historical works. She was a highly educated woman, influenced by her aunt, the educationalist and writer Anna Laetitia Barbauld. First published in 1818 and subsequently reprinted, Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth focuses on the art, literature, manners and morals of the period, with brief biographies of important individuals. Drawing on published sources rather than archival material, it is a clear and readable narrative that reveals the author's critical insight. This social and personal rather than political approach to history was shared by many nineteenth-century women writers, who stressed the role of women in history, rather than relegating them to the sidelines as most male historians did. Volume 1 covers the period from Elizabeth's birth in 1536 to 1570. For more information on this author, see http: //orlando.cambridge.org/public/svPeople...

Genres: History

502 pages, Paperback

First published May 6, 2015

About the author

Lucy Aikin was an English historical writer interested in early education. She published several works to assist young readers and also did some French translation. Her own original works include Epistles on Women, Exemplifying their Character and Condition in Various Ages and Nations, with Miscellaneous Poems (1810) and Lorimer (1814). She is well-remembered for her biographies.

Under the pseudonym Mary Godolphin, Lucy Aikin is also attributed for one-syllable adaptations of several famous classics.

Reviews

[Candy]

Volume 2 up next

[Heather Gmiterek]

This book was well researched but read very much like a text book. Just stacks of information.