Anne Boleyn

On one hand, we have the poem ‘Medusa’ by Carol Ann Duffy, in a dramatic monologue based on a mythical creature, Medusa, whose insecurity and jealousy leads her to believe that her husband is cheating on her. Consequently, she turns into a gorgon who turns anything she looks at to stone. On the other hand ,we have ‘Les Grandes Seigneurs’ by Dorothy Molloy which is about an aggrandized woman’s romantic relationship with men there to entertain her and to support her self-aggrandizement. However,…

In The Shadow Of The Abbey – St Margaret's In spite of being actually dominated by the main part of Westminster Abbey just toward the south, St Margaret's Church is one of London's most intriguing religious structures. St Margaret's Church was one of the ever-introduce points of interest of Pepys' life in London, and was the place he wedded Elizabeth in 1655. The Parish church of the Palace of Westminster, St Margaret's was finished in 1523 – it's tower is a bit more youthful, at only 226…

Mary Stuart, who was well known as Mary, Queen of Scots, was born in Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian, Scotland on December 8, 1542. Mary was the daughter of Mary of Guise and King James V of Scotland. Mary of Guise was King James V’s second wife. When Mary Stuart’s father passed she became Mary, Queen of Scots. She was only six days old when she became Queen. Because Mary was so young, Mary’s uncle, Henry VIII tried to take control of power. Mary of Guise was the one to act as regent on for her…

Comparing Ancient Female Rulers, WuZetian and Cleopatra in terms of their situation and ascent to power, their methods of rule, and their achievements and resourcefulness had similarities but were very different. Even their culture had several similarities and differences between them. They each taught us lessons about different types of effective leadership by a female in the world of modern business and / or modern politics. In the ancient times it was easy to compare the ways in which Tang…

Charles V was the Holy Roman Empire from 1526 until his death in 1558. He was born in Country of Flanders on February 24, 1500. His father was Philip I also know as Philip The Handsome was the first member of the house of Habsburg to be King of Castile. His mother was Joanna of Castile also know as the Mad. After Charles father died in 1506 he was sent to go live with his aunt Margaret of Austria. When Charles turned 15 in 1515 he became duke of Burgundy and gained rule over the Netherlands. On…

The Tudors are one of, if not the, most famous royal family in English history. The infamous rule of Henry VIII and the startlingly successful reign of Elizabeth I became the iconic representations of English monarchs. The unprecedented success and social change that occurred during the Tudor dynasty make it one of the most studied eras of English history. Much of the history surrounding the Tudors is clouded with mystery and ambiance. The questionable ascension to the throne and the efforts…

one time there was a kingdom which is led by the king herry and queen savana. They have two daughters, her name is davina and sina. In the birth of her third daughter, queen savana was died. King herry not want to accept the baby. he handed the baby to the waiter. The waitress took it and renamed it the daughter of Helena. Princess Helena grew up with gorgeous. He loved to sing, but her sister's daughter davina very evil and regard it as a waitress. One day princess Helena went into the forest…

The following multiply choice questions are from “The Decameron”. 1. Who was elected King/Queen for the first day? a) Pampinea b) Lauretta c) Fra Alberto d) Eliza 2. What city of Italy does the story of The Decameron begin? a) Naples b) Florence c) Rome d) Venice 3. Another name used to refer to the Black Plague? a) Black ground. b). Black disease c). Black death d) Black rats 4. For what reason do the ten storytellers look to…

King Louis IX is a French King that reigned in the 13th century. He became king at a very young age. Louis was raised by a very godly mother. He was a very kind-hearted king. His actions were quite unexpected from a king. He was very Christian and his actions matched both his personality and beliefs. King Louis IX’s life was fully dedicated to God, thus making him a great king (Delmore). Louis was born on April 25, 1215 in the castle of Poissy near Paris. He was crowned king at age twelve,…

King Richard II’s Garden The Tragedy of King Richard the Second is a William Shakespeare play written around 1595. The play is the first of a series of four depicting the rise of Lancaster’s British throne. It is set around the year of 1398 and presents the transition of power from King Richard II to King Henry IV. Through the acts, Richard is portrayed as a regal but wasteful king, caring more to things like fashion and friends as opposed to state issues. When Richard II begins to lease…