Queen Caroline: Cultural Politics at the Early Eighteenth-Century Court

by Joanna Marschner

As the wife of King George II, Caroline of Ansbach became queen of England in 1727. Known for her intelligence and strong character, Queen Caroline wielded considerable political power until her death in 1737. She was enthusiastic and energetic in her cultural patronage, engaging in projects that touched on the arts, architecture, gardens, literature, science, and natural philosophy. This meticulously researched volume will survey Caroline's significant...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300197772
• ISBN13: 9780300197778
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Paul Mellon Centre
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 2.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.0" x 10.9"