02331cam a22003253u 4500 48191 UtSlPG 20260610134116.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14019701 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D Cartwright, Julia, 1851-1924 Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan and Lorraine, 1522-1590 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-02-07 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan and Lorraine, 1522-1590" by Julia Cartwright is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This biography delves into the life of Christina of Denmark, exploring her royal lineage, significant marriages, and the political intrigues that shaped her destiny. The narrative captures the trials and achievements of a woman striving for agency amidst the tumultuous backdrop of European politics. The beginning of the book introduces Christina’s origins and early challenges, including her royal connections, notably through the marriages that she formed with prominent figures like Francesco Sforza and Francis, Duke of Lorraine. It highlights the romantic yet politically fraught courtship with Henry VIII, alongside the losses and hardships she faced, including the death of her first husband and the upheaval in her family that led to her exile. The opening sets the tone for an exploration of Christina's resilience as she navigated a tumultuous life defined by both beautiful opportunities and significant adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Europe -- History -- 1517-1648 Christine, Duchess, consort of Francis I, Duke of Lorraine, 1521-1590 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48191 89030 89030