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A survey of the wives of the English kings since the Hanoverian succession, some played a major role in preserving the monarchy, while others faced a harder road.

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  • Hardcover: 182 pages
  • Publisher: Peter Owen Ltd; illustrated edition edition (November 27, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0720612713
  • ISBN-13: 978-0720612714
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,060,954 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Women Behind The Throne, January 6, 2008
As an American, I was only given a cursory glance at British History in Public School (which isn't much). As a lover of History (especially British) I've noticed so many studies have been about the various ruling Monarchs and very little (if anything) is mentioned about the wives. Mark Hichens has done a wonderful job of giving his research a tone that is in no way boring.

The book covers the wives from George the First through George the Sixth. While I had heard of both Queen Elizabeth (wife to George the Sixth) and the infamous Wallis Simpson, I knew only what I had seen on television. It was very interesting learning more about both of these women and shed a whole new light on them for me.

The other seven Consorts, Sophia Dorthea of Celle (wife of George I), Caroline of Anspach (wife of George II), Charlotte of Mechlenburg-Strelitz (wife of George III), Caroline of Brunswick (wife of George IV), Adelaide of Saxe-Coburg Meiningen (wife of William IV), Alexandra of Denmark, (Wife of Edward VII) and Mary of Teck (wife of George V).

With the exception of Caroline of Brunswick, all of these women were devoted & faithful to their husbands (despite that most, of these husbands were either unfaithful or idiosyncratic or both, with them). While they enjoyed the trappings of "royal life", I wonder how much of their true-self they gave up for that. Mary of Teck & Elizabeth of Galmis seemed to enjoy a true love & faithfulness with their respective husbands. But most of the others existed at the whim of their husbands fancy. And in some cases the wives were more intelligent and/or had more common sense than their husbands.

While I certainly don't feel sorry for any of them or the circumstances of their lives, this book gave me a different view on the Consorts I had heard of and educated me in the ones I didn't know.

The book is an enjoyable read and is one that I intend to keep. If you are looking to find out more about these women or are looking for a reference book for studies, these is an excellent book to have on hand.
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Wives of the Kings of England: From Hanover to Windsor, January 6, 2007
A very interesting book of royal wives. This also included the Duchess of Windsor which was very interesting.
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2 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars I did never received this book, February 14, 2007
I am appalled. I did never receive this book. Why are you considering that I received this book? This book has never been with me. I ask you an explanation.

Andres E. Rodriguez
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