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Doran, Dr. (John)
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1878
Doran, John
Doran, Dr. John
Lives of the Queens of England of the House of Hanover, volume 1 (of 2)
$aLondon :$bRichard Bentley & Son, $c1875.
Sophia Dorothea, of Zell, wife of George I -- Caroline Wilhemina Dorothea, wife of George II -- Charlotte Sophia, wife of George III [continued in vol. 2].
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"Lives of the Queens of England of the House of Hanover, Volume 1" by Dr. Doran is a detailed historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the lives and times of the queens from the Hanoverian dynasty, delving into the intricacies of their personal and political lives, including their marriages, intrigues, and the socio-political contexts they navigated. The book sets the stage for understanding the role of these queens, particularly focusing on figures such as Sophia Dorothea of Zell, wife of George I. The opening of the book introduces readers to the ancestry and early life of Sophia Dorothea, detailing her lineage and the significance of her marriage to George I, which was orchestrated through various political machinations. Doran paints a vivid picture of the court life in Zell and Hanover, highlighting intrigues within the ducal families, including the ambitious schemes of her father-in-law, Ernest Augustus. The narrator elaborates on the familial conflicts, the societal expectations of the time, and the unfortunate dynamics of her marriage, which foreshadow the struggles she would face as queen, setting up the narrative for the unfolding drama in the lives of the Hanoverian queens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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