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Cecily Duchess of York
Book • 2017
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L. Laynesmith's 'Cecily Duchess of York' examines the life and influence of Cecily Neville, mother of Edward IV and Richard III. The book discusses her role as a landholder, political actor, and model for later king's mothers.
It uses household records and wills to reconstruct her activities and networks, showing how noblewomen exercised authority.
The study places Cecily within the broader context of fifteenth-century dynastic politics and gender expectations.
It serves as a useful comparison for understanding Margaret Beaufort's position and actions.
L. Laynesmith's 'Cecily Duchess of York' examines the life and influence of Cecily Neville, mother of Edward IV and Richard III. The book discusses her role as a landholder, political actor, and model for later king's mothers.
It uses household records and wills to reconstruct her activities and networks, showing how noblewomen exercised authority.
The study places Cecily within the broader context of fifteenth-century dynastic politics and gender expectations.
It serves as a useful comparison for understanding Margaret Beaufort's position and actions.
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Included in the reading list as a comparative study of Cecily Neville, Duchess of York (recommended by the programme).
Margaret Beaufort
