02238cam a22003253u 4500 47121 UtSlPG 20260610134101.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Strickland, Agnes, 1796-1874 Agnes Strickland's Queens of England, Vol. 1. (of 3) : Abridged and Fully Illustrated Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-15 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Agnes Strickland's Queens of England, Vol. 1" by Strickland and Strickland is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It presents biographical narratives of the queens who shaped English history, starting with Matilda of Flanders, the wife of William the Conqueror. The book offers insights into their lives, emphasizing their roles, marriages, and influences on the monarchy and society. The opening of the work introduces Matilda of Flanders, depicting her as a woman of exceptional beauty and intelligence, known for her skill in needlework and her famed creation of the Bayeux Tapestry. The narrative details her courtship with William, her eventual marriage, and their joint struggles against enemies while appealing to the Pope for marriage validation. It also touches on her governance in William's absence and the achievements they accomplished together, as well as the challenges posed by treachery and invaders. The portrayal of Matilda highlights her evolution from initial indifference to devotion to her husband and her critical role in the establishment of Norman rule in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Queens -- Great Britain -- Biography Kaufman, Rosalie Strickland, Elisabeth, 1794-1875 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47121 87960 87960