Christina, queen of sweden, longed fatally for adventure. Descartes, louis xiv, and various popes and cardinals. Most popular christina queen of sweden movies and tv shows imdb. Susanna akermans queen christina of sweden and her circle. Christina of sweden, the works of christina, queen of sweden, containing maxims and sentences, in twelve centuries. Veronica buckleys christina does so while at the same time providing a complete researched portrait of the person and her times. In front is the monument to christina of sweden, ordered by innocent xii but finished under clement xi in 1702. Veronica buckley produces an engaging portrait of delusion as she punctures the myths that surround a lost princess in christina, queen of. Her favorite topics include animals, biography, and history. The library of congress collections include a large number of books about queen christina, several of them written during her lifetime. The restless life of a european eccentric by buckley, veronica isbn. She was her fathers only surviving legitimate child, and thus his only heir. The life and works of queen christina of sweden 16261689 have often been obscured behind a haze of iurid myths and legends.
Christina queen of sweden was thoroughly eccentric and entertaining. The painting christina of sweden by jacob ferdinand voet. Queen christina of sweden and her circle book depository. The eccentric, aimless life of swedens queen christina fascinates frances wilson in veronica buckleys wonderfully rich and poignant book. Uncomfortably, i couldnt help but see my pretentious younger self in christina which made the book a little more involving for me. Christina, queen of sweden is doomed to forever be known as the crossdressing queen who abdicated her protestant throne and turned to catholicism. The restless life of a european eccentric, the young queen wasnt drawn to rome by religion, but by a love of art and a. Veronica buckley explores the quirks of christinas personality in christina, queen of sweden.
Buckley presents a wideranging, entertaining exploration of the dynamics of the queen s decision and unusual life. The groundbreaking biography of one of the most progressive, influential and entertaining women of the seventeenth century, christina. Most popular christina queen of sweden movies and tv shows. The girl king tells the tale of swedens queer queen. The biopic of independentminded, controversial christina, queen of 17th century sweden, paired garbo with popular silentscreen actor john gilbert her former fiancee and costar was also purported to have been her passionate, offscreen lover. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Nov 07, 2004 christina, queen of sweden the restless life of a european eccentric. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Abdication of queen christina of sweden history today. Christina, queen of sweden veronica buckley paperback. She was born on a bitterly cold december night in 1626 a. The restless life of a european eccentric kindle edition by buckley, veronica. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work the history of christina.
May 01, 2004 christina, queen of sweden by veronica buckley fourth estate. Any bio on her therefore also needs to be a spicy page turner that entertains the reader. Since the quoted source is from 1954, i dont see much hope for finding the book i checked worldcat and found no listing so i think this entry should be lowered from b. Christina abdicated the throne of lutheran sweden in 1654, at age 28, presumably in order to convert to catholicism. She was educated by bishop johannes matthiae who was ordered by gustavus to bring christina up as a boy. Queen christina 1933 is one of greta garbos quintessential, mostremembered screen portrayals and one of her finest films, with glowing scenes enhanced by her favorite cinematographer william. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Christina later wrote that in making charles gustavus king she felt like god creating the first man. She was born in 1626 and became queen in 1632 when sweden was actively engaged in the thirty years war. Christina, queen of the goths, vandals and swedes, liked to dabble. The verdict is not just the book christina queen of sweden. In this book, the chapters are broken into subjects about christina. It features a portrait of christina, a white woman with brown hair pulled back with gold pieces.
Shes remembered for her abdication and her conversion from lutheranism to roman catholicism. The girl king paints a portrait of the brilliant, extravagant kristina of sweden, queen from age six, who fights the conservative forces that are against her ideas to modernize sweden and who have no tolerance for her awakening sexuality. 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. Jul 24, 2019 queen christina of sweden december 18, 1626april 19, 1689 reigned for nearly 22 years, from nov. She wears a green and blue dress with gold details, gold earrings, and red lipstick.
A biography that would come to be the first from three up to now at least dedicated to tell the life stories of relevant women in european history, this book used extensive documental research to trace. By 1804 that church was in utter ruins and the four royal skeletons were then moved to saint canutes, thus remaining in odense. Christina herself was buried there, as well as her son christian ii many years later. Christina, queen of sweden by francis william bain, paperback. Queen charlotte of sweden was born about 100 years after queen christina and it doesnt seem likely that christinas birth time would be mentioned in charlottes biography. She was fond of books, manuscripts, paintings, and sculptures. Works about the queen may be found in the librarys online catalog. The groundbreaking biography of one of the most progressive, influential and entertaining women of the seventeenth century, christina alexandra, queen of sweden. Containing maxims and sentences, in twelve centuries. 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. Although i do not know much about queen christina of sweden, which is why i had picked up this book in the first place, i feel sorry for the woman that modern day. Brilliant, androgynous, and very likely queer, the young queen rose to power after the death of her father, king gustav.
It is very well written and gives the audience a sense of what christinas life was really like. Christina, queen of sweden nypl digital collections. In december 1626, the swedish king learned of the delivery of a healthy male heir. The girl king paints a portrait of the brilliant, extravagant kristina of sweden, queen from age six, who fights the conservative forces that are against her ideas to modernize sweden and who have no. Memoirs of christina queen of sweden isbn 3743338653 isbn. Malin buska, sarah gadon, michael nyqvist, lucas bryant. The restless life of a european eccentric buckley, veronica on. Christina, queen of sweden by veronica buckley books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading christina queen of sweden. The book moves at a comfortable pace and is a pleasant read. Queen christina abdicated the crown after 10 years of ruling. Although i do not know much about queen christina of sweden, which is why i had picked up this book. She subsequently attempted, without success, to gain the crowns of naples and of poland. The restless life of a european eccentric that you hunt for.
Full text of memoirs of christina, queen of sweden see other formats. Mar 25, 2015 queen christina was the only child of gustavus. Her father was gustavus ii adolphus, the colossus who. Christina is remembered as one of the most learned women of the 17th century. 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. Wasa, kristina internet encyclopedia of philosophy. The restless life of a european eccentric by veronica buckley 512pp, fourth estate.
Oct 03, 2006 according to veronica buckley in her biography christina, queen of sweden. Biography of christina, unconventional queen of sweden. Sep 16, 2015 there is no doubt that queen christina of sweden is a fascinating historical character. A portrait of the seventeenthcentury monarch discusses her pivotal role in ending the thirty years war, her. Describes the life and death of queen christina vasa of sweden. Apr 23, 2018 christina queen of sweden is veronica bucleys first published book after she finished her doctoral research in modern history from oxford. Apr 15, 2020 christina became queenelect of sweden at age six upon the death of her father, king gustavus adolphus, in 1632. Christina, queen of sweden by francis william bain. She was instructed in politics by chancellor axel oxenstierna, who governed with four other regents while christina was educated as a prince, according to her fathers wishes. Christina queen of sweden by veronica buckley overdrive. Christina of sweden had a blazing vitality, intelligence and wit that made her the wonder of europe.
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 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. Download and read online for free christina queen of sweden by f w francis william bain. Memoirs of christina, queen of sweden internet archive.
Christina, queen of sweden never have i come across a biography where the author seems to absolutely, very obviously, detest the person that they are writing about with a passion. The book covers every topic regarding christina and is a complete chronicle of her life as queen, art lover, and converted catholic. In 1654, to the astonishment and dismay of her court, christina alexandra announced her abdication in favour of her cousin, charles. I came to this book knowing the basic outline of christina of swedens life but not the details and what struck me was the role of gender in this 17thcentury queens life. The abdication ceremony took place in the great hall of uppsala castle, with christina in her crown and her coronation mantle over a white dress. Christina queen of sweden 16261689 worldcat identities.
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