Sophia of Hanover: From Winter Princess to Heiress of Great Britain 16301714

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The detailed memoirs and letters of a gifted and prolific chronicler provide an insiders view of life for the top echelons of society in the 16th century Sophia Electress of Hanover (16301714) granddaughter of James I and mother of George I is best remembered as the link between the Houses of Stuart and Hanover. A true European Sophia spoke English French German Dutch and Italian fluently and was open-minded and intellectually curious. Her writings cover an astonishing variety of subjects: religion philosophy international gossip household hints politics and the details of her family life.