Christina 18 december 1626 19 april 1689 was a member of the house of vasa who reigned as queen of sweden from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. The life and works of queen christina of sweden 16261689 have often been obscured behind a haze of iurid myths and legends. In december 1626, the swedish king learned of the delivery of a healthy male heir. Jul 04, 2016 her mother was mentally unstable, and her father had intended that christina should be cared for by his halfsister, catherine of sweden. Wikipedia, 28 april 2017 christina, queen of sweden. One of the wittiest and most learned women of her age, christina is best remembered for her lavish sponsorship of the arts. Christina, queen of sweden, longed fatally for adventure.
Pope alexander vii gave communion to a newly arrived queen christina of sweden and officially welcomed her to the city where she would live for the rest of her life. Christina queen of sweden and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Christina queen of sweden was thoroughly eccentric and entertaining. Christina, queen of sweden by veronica buckley books. Passionate about the arts, christina defied gender roles and expectations of monarchal figures of her era. She was born on a bitterly cold december night in 1626 a. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work. Stockholm, svenska bokforlaget bonnier 1966 ocolc581630544 online version.
Ballet was christina s medium of political propaganda. Nov 07, 2004 its not exactly the image greta garbo tried to convey in the 1933 movie, but in veronica buckleys vividly persuasive new biography, queen christina of sweden 162689 comes across as the pippi. The restless life of a european eccentric by veronica buckley wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Memoirs of christina, queen of sweden internet archive. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work the history of christina. The restless life of a european eccentric by veronica buckley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
May 01, 2004 christina, queen of sweden by veronica buckley fourth estate. The biography of one of the most progressive, influential and entertaining women of the 17thcentury, christina alexandra, queen of sweden. Christina 18 december 1626 19 april 1689 became queen of sweden at the age of almost six. Christina, queen of sweden by francis william bain, paperback.
Queen christina of sweden and her circle book depository. Her favorite topics include animals, biography, and history. Christina vasa, kristina wasa, maria christina alexandra, count dohna, minerva of the north, protectress of the jews at rome. Download and read online for free christina queen of sweden by f w francis william bain. The eccentric, aimless life of swedens queen christina fascinates frances wilson in veronica buckleys wonderfully rich and poignant book.
Christina, queen of sweden, 16261689 lc linked data. It begins with her fathers life and continues into her own life until her death. Maria eleanora was not happy with this, and she was exiled to gripsholm castle. Freed from her crown, christina cut a breathtaking path across europe. The restless life of a european eccentric by veronic buckley. She was the only surviving legitimate child of king gustav ii adolph and his wife maria eleonora of brandenburg. Stockholm, svenska bokforlaget bonnier 1966 ocolc606945815. Luckily, buckleys language and flow are smooth, beautiful, and wellwritten. Christina received the education of a royal prince, and she was only too happy with her studies, studying up to ten hours a day. This book offers indepth analysis of all extant libretti and performances. Biography of christina, unconventional queen of sweden. Two months before the publication of the passions descartes set sail for stockholm, sweden, at the invitation of queen christina of sweden.
Containing maxims and sentences in twelve centuries, and reflections on the life and actions of alexander the great christina queen of sweden free. Uncomfortably, i couldnt help but see my pretentious younger self in christina which made the book a little more involving for me. Veronica buckley produces an engaging portrait of delusion as she punctures the myths that surround a lost princess in christina, queen of sweden. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. This book looks again at her notorious abdication of 1654, seeing it against the background of her reputation as a libertine, a heterodox religious thinker. She is presently a research assistant at uppsala university, working on a project swedishbaltic immaterialism 16221688. Describes the life and death of queen christina vasa of sweden. The restless life of a european eccentric by veronica buckley online at alibris. Her enormous collection of books and manuscripts is now in the vatican.
Carolyn meyer, author of bestselling royal diaries isabel and anastasia, now brings to the series this compelling story of kristina, the girl king, from. The groundbreaking biography of one of the most progressive, influential and entertaining women of the seventeenth century, christina alexandra, queen of sweden. Christina, queen of sweden the restless life of a european eccentric chapter one birth of a prince. Descartes, louis xiv, and various popes and cardinals. Shes remembered for her abdication and her conversion from lutheranism to roman catholicism. Mar 12, 2019 queen christina of sweeden ruled in the 17th century. In this persuasive and lively book, christina is defined. Works about the queen may be found in the librarys online catalog under search terms such as christina, queen of sweden, 16261689 or swedenhistorychristina, 16321654. Christina, queen of the goths, vandals and swedes, liked to dabble.
Joanne mattern describes the life and death of queen christina vasa of sweden provided by publisher. Court ballet in sweden during the reign of queen christina 16381654 by stefano fogelberg rota. The only surviving child of king gustavus adolphus of sweden and maria eleonora of brandenburg, christina succeeded her father upon his death at the battle of lutzen, but began ruling the. Jul 24, 2019 queen christina of sweden december 18, 1626april 19, 1689 reigned for nearly 22 years, from nov. Veronica buckleys christina does so while at the same time providing a complete researched portrait of the person and her times.
Queen christina is a historical costume drama, loosely based on the life of 17th century queen christina of sweden and still more loosely of strindbergs history play kristina. Christina of sweden project gutenberg selfpublishing. Biography of the enigmatic and paradoxical queen of sweden. Few books exist revolving around queen christina which puts a lot of pressure on buckleys writing skills. Christina, queen of sweden is a testament to buckleys adroitness at research and her considerable ability to make a long gone and mostly forgotten queen spring to life. The portraiture and visual rhetoric of swedens queen christina by nathan alan popp a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master of arts degree. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the spring of 1620, a delegation of german nobles made their way along the river spree toward the town of berlin. Christina, queen of sweden veronica buckley paperback. Confessions of a serial dabbler books the guardian.
The book moves at a comfortable pace and is a pleasant read. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. It is a very thorough biography of christina s life. The restless life of a european eccentric veronica.
She subsequently attempted, without success, to gain the crowns of naples and of poland. Weibull, curt hugo johannes, 1886christina of sweden. Christina is remembered as one of the most learned women of the 17th century. The restless life of a european eccentric by veronica buckley 512pp, fourth estate. Not unlike the elusive figure played by greta garbo, the real queen christina stood among the most flamboyant and controversial figures of the seventeenth ce. Any bio on her therefore also needs to be a spicy page turner that entertains the reader. Christina, queen of sweden 164454 who stunned all europe by. The restless life of a european eccentric by buckley, veronica isbn. Christina, queen of sweden 164454 who stunned all europe by abdicating her throne. According to the oregon state university webpage rene descartes 15951650, part of your question is explained by. She was fond of books, manuscripts, paintings, and sculptures. Queen christina of sweden 162689 4 corners of the world. Louis after studies at the universities of stockholm philosophy, politics and economics and koln. In 1654, to the astonishment and dismay of her court, christina alexandra announced her abdication in favour of her cousin, charles.
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