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Bess of Hardwick: Myths & Realities
About this book
Unravel the complexities of Bess of Hardwick, a figure shrouded in myths and misconceptions since the 17th century. Bess of Hardwick: Myths and Realities takes an unconventional approach to biography, meticulously separating fact from fiction through rigorous research and probing questions.
Did Bess really meet her first husband in London when in service to Lady Zouche?
Was her second husband compelled to relocate north because she missed her Derbyshire roots?
Was she born in 1527 and what about the mysterious lead coffin said to house her body for three months post-mortem?
Does the famed 'Eglantine Table' in Hardwick Hall truly commemorate three marriages?
Explore these questions and more, including the compelling enigma of Bess's granddaughter, Arbella Stuart, and her claim to Elizabeth I's throne. Was Bess a unique dynastic powerhouse, or was she simply a woman of her time?
Ideal for both newcomers and those already acquainted with Bess's story, this illuminating book also contains an Appendix that suggests Hardwick Hall may harbour an unidentified portrait of Sir Thomas More.
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Yes, you can access Bess of Hardwick: Myths & Realities by Terry Kilburn in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & Historical Biographies. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- About the Author
- Dedication
- Copyright Information ©
- Acknowledgement
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1. The Early Years of Bess and Her Sisters
- 2. The Wardship and Marriage of Robert Barley, First Husband of Bess of Hardwick
- 3. Sir William Cavendish: Marriage to Bess and Relocation to Derbyshire
- 4. Three into Two Wonât Go: Marriage and Hardwickâs âEglantine Tableâ
- 5. Matters of Birth and Death
- 6. The Marmion Connection
- 7. Hardwickâs Royal Princess: Lady Arbella Stuart
- My Bess: A Woman of Her Time
- Appendix
- Postscript
- Bibliography