Life and Times of Her Majesty Caroline Matilda, Vol. 1 (of 3) : Queen of Denmark and Norway, and Sister of H. M. George III. of England

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wraxall, Lascelles, Sir, 1828-1865

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Life and Times of Her Majesty Caroline Matilda, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Lascelles Wraxall is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume explores the life of Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark, who was also the sister of King George III of England. The narrative delves into her marriage, court life, and the political intrigues surrounding her, particularly highlighting the complicated dynamics of her relationships within the royal family and the societal challenges she faced. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing the context of the 18th century, focusing on Caroline Matilda's early life and her marriage to Christian VII, King of Denmark. The narrative chronicles the tragic circumstances of her upbringing, the political motivations behind her marriage, and her heartfelt emotions as she leaves England for Denmark. It references important figures, such as her influential brother, the King of England, and highlights her experiences at the Danish court, where she navigates personal and political trials amid a complex backdrop of royal duties and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-12-03