The rise of female kings in Europe, 1300-1800
Women, europe
Empresses
Monarchy
Women, political activity
Europe
Queens
Inheritance and succession
Political activity
Kings and rulers
Political aspects
Women
Politics and government
History
Overview: In this lively and pathbreaking book, William Monter sketches Europe's increasing acceptance of autonomous female rulers between the late Middle Ages and the French Revolution. Monter surveys the governmental records of Europe's thirty women monarchs-the famous (Mary Stuart, Elizabeth I, C…
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