The Man behind the Queen: Male Consorts in History
C. Beem, M. Taylor, "The Man behind the Queen: Male Consorts in History"
2014 | ISBN-10: 1137448342 | 264 pages | PDF | 2 MB
2014 | ISBN-10: 1137448342 | 264 pages | PDF | 2 MB
From the 14th-century king consorts of Navarre to the modern European prince consorts of the 20th century, the male consort has been a peculiar yet recurrent historical figure. In this impressively broad collection, leading historians of monarchy analyze how male partners of female rulers have negotiated their unique roles throughout history.