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2012-01-08
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Tremayne, Eleanor E.
08037696
The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria
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"The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria" by Eleanor E. Tremayne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Margaret of Austria, a woman of royal lineage, detailing her journey through the complexities of dynastic politics and personal sacrifices in 15th and early 16th-century Europe. It portrays her experiences, including her arranged marriages, her significant role in various courts, and her eventual rise as the Governess of the Netherlands, emphasizing her intelligence and political acumen. The opening of the narrative sets the tone by delving into the political machinations of prominent figures like Ferdinand of Aragon, Maximilian of Austria, and Henry Tudor, illustrating how their ambitions influenced the lives of their offspring, particularly Margaret. It provides insight into her early life, her thwarted marriage to the Dauphin of France, and the subsequent political alliances crafted through her connections. The initial chapters highlight the transition from her childhood in France to her complicated adult life marked by loss, duty, and the burdens of royalty, thereby captivating readers with the blend of private heartache and public responsibility faced by a woman of her stature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Margaret, of Austria, Regent of the Netherlands, 1480-1530
Netherlands -- History -- Charles V, 1506-1555
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - European
Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
Category: History - Royalty
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