Queenship and Revolution in Early Modern Europe

Carolyn Harris is an instructor in history at the University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies, Canada. She received her PhD in European history at Queen’s University at Kingston, Canada in 2012. Harris is the author of Magna Carta and Its Gifts to Canada. Carolyn Harris won the 2016 award for the best book published in 2015-2016 on the history of monarchy. This award is given by the Royal Studies Network.

• Introduction: The Queen Versus the People.- 1. Education, Example, and Expectations.- 3. Governing the Queen's Household.- 4. Wife of the King.- 5. Mother to the Royal Children.- 6. The English Civil Wars and the French Revolution.- 7. Conclusion: The Legacy of Two Queens.

“It is a well-researched historical analysis … . Harris’s book proves particularly valuable to scholars interested in queenship. … For readers interested in queenship and the connection between the personal and the political in the lives of royal women, however, Harris’s book offers a window into the complicated and politically dangerous world of the queen consort during periods of extreme political upheaval. … this book proves valuable to anyone interested in royal studies, early modern studies, or women’s history.” (Susan Dunn-Hensley, Early Modern Women Journal, Vol. 16 (2), 2022)“Harris’s Queenship and Revolution does offer is an excellent example of careful archival scholarship and thoughtful gender analysis. … Harris’s Queenship and Revolution is a valuable addition to the ongoing scholarly conversation about queenship … .” (Sharon Jansen, Canadian Journal of History, Vol. 52 (1), 2017)