The History Of Christina, Queen Of Sweden (1766)

The History of Christina, Queen of Sweden is a book written by Jacques Lacombe in 1766. It is a biography of Christina, who was the Queen of Sweden from 1632 to 1654. The book provides a detailed account of her life, including her upbringing, her accession to the throne, her controversial decision to abdicate and convert to Catholicism, and her later life in Rome. Lacombe's book is based on primary sources, including letters and documents from the time, and provides a comprehensive overview of Christina's reign. The author explores the political and social context of seventeenth-century Sweden, and provides insight into the challenges faced by Christina as a female monarch in a male-dominated society. The History of Christina, Queen of Sweden is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and reign of one of Europe's most fascinating monarchs. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Sweden, the role of women in politics, and the complexities of seventeenth-century Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.