Event—Adult Education

Queens of Early Modern Britain

This six-session seminar explores the lives and legacies of early modern British queens from Elizabeth of York, the first Tudor queen, to the Georgian consorts. Come learn about different forms of queenly power and discover how queens regnant, consorts, regents, dowagers, and other royal women have shaped British politics, culture, and society, even to today.

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Seminar Description

This six-session seminar explores the lives and legacies of early modern British queens from Elizabeth of York, the first Tudor queen, to the Georgian consorts. Come learn about different forms of queenly power and discover how queens regnant, consorts, regents, dowagers, and other royal women have shaped British politics, culture, and society, even to today.

A cultural historian and lecturer, Emilie M. Brinkman holds a Ph.D. in European history from Purdue University. She specializes in the history of British politics, queenship and fashion.

Materials List

Required:

  • Instructor-Distributed Materials

First Reading:

  • No first reading assignment