History Of Jane Grey, Queen Of England: With A Defense Of Her Claim To The Crown (1792)

The History of Jane Grey, Queen of England: With a Defense of Her Claim to the Crown is a historical book written by Thomas Wilkins in 1792. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Jane Grey, who was proclaimed Queen of England for only nine days in 1553. Wilkins explores Jane Grey's claim to the throne and argues in her defense, stating that she was the rightful heir to the crown instead of Mary Tudor. He also delves into the political and religious turmoil of the time, which led to the succession crisis and Jane Grey's brief reign.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific period in Jane Grey's life, from her birth and childhood to her marriage and eventual execution. Wilkins draws on various historical sources to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of Jane Grey's life and reign.Overall, The History of Jane Grey, Queen of England: With a Defense of Her Claim to the Crown is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in Tudor history and the life of this short-lived queen.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.