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Queenship at the Renaissance Courts of Britain - Catherine of Aragon and Margaret Tudor, 1503-1533

Queenship at the Renaissance Courts of Britain - Catherine of Aragon and Margaret Tudor, 1503-1533

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A study of the performance of queenship by two Tudor monarchs, Catherine of Aragon and Margaret Tudor, combining medieval queenly virtues with Renaissance court culture. It reveals them as intimately connected agents of political influence and dynastic power.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 16 April 2021
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd


Two Tudor monarchs, Catherine of Aragon (r. 1509-33) and her sister-in-law Margaret Tudor (r. 1503-13), played pivotal roles as queens over the dazzling courts of England and Scotland in the sixteenth century. Alongside their husbands, Henry VIII of England and James IV of Scotland, they presided over these royal courts. While we have a wealth of knowledge about these two powerful kings, our understanding of the contributions of their two queens remains limited. How did these young, foreign women rise to become effective and trusted consorts, as well as powerful political figures in their own right? This book aims to explore the performance of queenship by Catherine and Margaret, examining how they combined medieval queenly virtues with the new opportunities for influence and power offered by Renaissance court culture.

Royal rituals, such as childbirth and the Royal Maundy, courtly spectacles like tournaments, banquets, and diplomatic summits, and practices like arranged marriages and gift-giving, provided moments for Catherine and Margaret to assert their honor, status, and identity as queens. Their husbands' support for their activities at court played a crucial role in gaining them the influence and patronage necessary to pursue their own political goals and secure favor and rewards for their servants and followers.

By situating Catherine and Margaret's careers within the history of the royal courts of England and Scotland and comparing them to their queenly peers, this book reveals these two queens as intimately connected agents of political influence and dynastic power. Their experiences and strategies offer valuable insights into the complex dynamics of royal courts and the role of queens in shaping the political landscape of their times.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780861933556

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