Anna of Saxony: The Scarlet Lady of Orange
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (814 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06XD21SY5 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Bernstein, Professor Emerita of History, The University of Arizona, and author of Haruko's World, Recreating Japanese Women, and Isami's House "The reader becomes engrossed in the story, impressed with Ingrun Mann's meticulous research, convinced by her psychological hypotheses about Anna and the people around her. That's a rare quality in so sensitive a biography." Alan E. In this closely reasoned and finely sifted, detailed work, the reader always wants to see what happens next. "This meticulously researched and vividly narrated biography reads like a novel. The author dramatizes sixteenth-century European aristocratic marriage
Philippa Gregory lovers, will love this Factual book about Anna of Saxony.would love to have this in audiobook form. If you enjoy Philippa Gregory's books, you'll love this book, and it's historically accurate. Ms. Mann did a terrific job in pulling the reader in and the book still reading like an engrossing novel. I was very moved by the insight Ms. Mann provided into the lives around Anna of Saxony. This was a women of the faith who wanted above all to see as a person.She walks such an excellent, fine line between state of mind: just when the reader is convinced Anna is completely insane, Ms. Mann shows a sudden, deliberate self-awareness in her "madness", leaving us to. Amy P said A fascinating look at the life and times of a Renaissance era German Princess. The author tutors our kids in German and I'm a history major so was super excited when I heard that Ingrun had written a book on a German royal. Even though we are super impressed with Ingrun (the author), Anna of Saxony exceeded my expectations because it is a fascinating look at the life of a European royal in what I perceive to be a lesser known time in European history, the 1500's, and from the lesser known viewpoint of a woman and a special woman at that. I also can say that I don't believe that I've ever read a book as well researched as this one and . "Reads like a historical fiction novel" according to Team Disoriented. I primarily read fiction; however, after I heard about the story of Anna of Saxony, I decided I would give this nonfiction book a try. I picked up the book expecting to find plenty of factual data but not necessarily a captivating story. To say the least, I was pleasantly surprised to actually find myself eager to read paragraph after paragraph because the book read like a historical fiction novel. I was quite entertained with the author's story-telling skills regarding Anna's life as well as her ability to surround this account with relevant and interestin
After a career as a political analyst, she is now a lecturer of history at Northwest Florida State College.. Ingrun Mann was born in Germany and lives in the United States
Anna immediately fell for the Dutch bon vivant despite warnings from a few well-meaning relatives. For one, William was a Catholic, while Anna adhered to the Protestant teachings of Martin Luther, critical voices cautioned, correctly predicting future trouble for the princess in the Catholic Netherlands. Furthermore, the prince’s liege lord, the fanatical Philip II of Spain, very much disapproved of a match between his premier vassal and a “Lutheran heretic.” There was also the issue of plain Anna’s growing obsession with the roguish William; an obsession that was not reciprocated. In the end, the impetuous princess threw caution to the wind. No other than William would do for a husband, she insisted, while publicly announcing that “every vein in my body heartily loves him.”. Since her early youth at the glittering court of Dresden, Anna had been known as a difficult child and troublemaker. Servants complained about her violent outbursts, while courtiers bemoaned her general disregard for aristocratic female etiquette. Upon reaching her teenage years, the princess’ guard