What a wonderful gift - awesome. So much here to enjoy and ponder.
Quess Elizabeth I is my favorite historical character. I love that while everything was against her from birth, her wits and endurance gained her the throne, where she ruled alone for 45 years despite relentless pressure from her advisors to marry and have a son - "I will have here but one mistress and no master." Inspiring her people that her true marriage was to them and to her country was sheer brilliance on her part, and who's to say she was not completely sincere.
A little tidbit - although Elizabeth never mentioned her mother, Anne Boleyn, during her reign, always chooosing outwardly to remind her people that she was her father's daughter, she was very close to her Boleyn cousins, showering them with favors, and throughout her life wore a locket containing her mother's likeness.
Catherine of Aragon - such a strong women caught in tragic circumstances, so brave and unyielding. Anne, equally strong, but reckless and fearless. Also Natalie Dormer was amazing in the part. (If they could have just a decent actor to play Henry VIII)
Elizabeth Woodville - a beautiful villain in my eyes, but certainly strong enough to sway a king. Cersei Lannister is based somewhat on her character per G. Martin.
I need to learn more about Queen Victoria, but the pictures are really interesting. I really know more about her many children, than I do about her.
Love, love, love the beautiful artwork and quotes from the Borgias and GoT spotlighting all the powerful women in those shows. I also love how you highlight that strength takes many forms.
And, of course, cats, rats, bunnies, hedgehogs, dogs, lizards, frogs and tiaras - what's not to love. D
Thanks so much, guys. You really brightened my day. Love you.
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Quess Elizabeth I is my favorite historical character. I love that while everything was against her from birth, her wits and endurance gained her the throne, where she ruled alone for 45 years despite relentless pressure from her advisors to marry and have a son - "I will have here but one mistress and no master." Inspiring her people that her true marriage was to them and to her country was sheer brilliance on her part, and who's to say she was not completely sincere.
A little tidbit - although Elizabeth never mentioned her mother, Anne Boleyn, during her reign, always chooosing outwardly to remind her people that she was her father's daughter, she was very close to her Boleyn cousins, showering them with favors, and throughout her life wore a locket containing her mother's likeness.
Catherine of Aragon - such a strong women caught in tragic circumstances, so brave and unyielding. Anne, equally strong, but reckless and fearless. Also Natalie Dormer was amazing in the part. (If they could have just a decent actor to play Henry VIII)
Elizabeth Woodville - a beautiful villain in my eyes, but certainly strong enough to sway a king. Cersei Lannister is based somewhat on her character per G. Martin.
I need to learn more about Queen Victoria, but the pictures are really interesting. I really know more about her many children, than I do about her.
Love, love, love the beautiful artwork and quotes from the Borgias and GoT spotlighting all the powerful women in those shows. I also love how you highlight that strength takes many forms.
And, of course, cats, rats, bunnies, hedgehogs, dogs, lizards, frogs and tiaras - what's not to love. D
Thanks so much, guys. You really brightened my day. Love you.