Sir Henry Lee (1533-1611): Elizabethan courtier
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1. Verfasser: Simpson, Sue 1945- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Farnham Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2014
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Cover; Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1 The Making of a Courtier Gentleman, 1533-1573; 2 'The Queen's Knight': Sir Henry Lee and the Elizabethan Tournaments; 3 The Relationship between Sir Henry Lee and Elizabeth I, 1570-1603; 4 Master of the Armoury, 1580-1611; 5 The Life of a Tudor Gentleman: Lee's Personal Estates and Financial Position; 6 Sir Henry Lee's Family, Mistress, Friends and Art Collection; 7 Sir Henry Lee in the Reign of James I, 1603-1611; 8 An Evaluation of 'The Most Accomplished Cavaliero I Have Ever Seen'; Appendices
A favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir Henry Lee was known as 'the most accomplished cavaliero' in England. This handsome, entertaining and highly convivial gentleman was an important participant in life at court as Elizabeth's tournament champion. He created the spectacular Accession Day tournaments held annually before London crowds of more than 8,000 people, was Lieutenant of Elizabeth's palace at Woodstock, and Master of the Armoury at the Tower of London during the Spanish Armada. This is the only biography of Sir Henry Lee in print, and explores the interaction of politics, culture and so
Beschreibung:281 pages
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