Passages to the Past: Mailbox Monday

Another Monday, Another Mailbox!! This is a feature where we all share with each other the yummy books that showed up at our doors! WARNING: Mailbox Mondays can lead to extreme envy and GINORMOUS wishlists!!

Mailbox Monday was originally hosted by Marcia at The Printed Page, but is now a traveling meme and for the month of April Mailbox Monday will be hosted by yours truly!!! I cannot tell you how geeked out I am to be hosting my favorite meme and am really looking forward to meeting all of you who are new to Passages to the Past!

To add your MM link please use Mister Linky at the end of this post.

I only received one book this past week, but it's a good one that I've been drooling over for a long time and was sent to me from my buddy Michele at A Reader's Respite...thanks Michele!

She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth
by Helen Castor

SYNOPSIS

When Edward VI died in 1553, the extraordinary fact was that there was no one left to claim the title of king of England. For the first time, England would have a reigning queen—but the question was which one: Katherine of Aragon's daughter, Mary; Anne Boleyn's daughter, Elizabeth; or one of their cousins, Lady Jane Grey or Mary, Queen of Scots.

But female rule in England also had a past. Four hundred years before Edward's death, Matilda, daughter of Henry I and granddaughter of William the Conqueror, came tantalizingly close to securing the crown for herself. And between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries three more exceptional women—Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France, and Margaret of Anjou—discovered how much was possible if pre-sumptions of male rule were not confronted so explicitly—and just how quickly they might be vilified as "she-wolves" for their pains.

The stories of these women, told here in all their vivid detail, expose the paradox that female heirs to the Tudor throne had no choice but to negotiate. Man was the head of woman, and the king was the head of all. How, then, could royal power lie in female hands?

So, that's my mailbox...now tell us about the goodies that came in yours! Click on Mister Linky to leave your link and check out what others received!

37 comments:

Aisle BApril 17, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Going to add this one down since I just read To Be Queen with Eleanor. This one sounds perfect for my lust on the power of women in royal lineages.
MysticaApril 17, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Elizabeth overshadows everyone so much that this book should be a must read to get another perspective.
Mary (Bookfan)April 17, 2011 at 11:24 AM
I hope you enjoy it. No review books in my mailbox but I managed to buy a couple :)
Laura at Library of Clean ReadsApril 17, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Sounds like a captivating read, especially for history lovers!
Jenny QApril 17, 2011 at 1:53 PM
Sounds like another winner!
HollyApril 17, 2011 at 2:45 PM
I've been drooling over that one too. Can't wait to read your thoughts on it :)
AudraApril 17, 2011 at 3:00 PM
She Wolves -- what a great title and wonderful premise!! Definite WANT.
NotoriousSpinksApril 17, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Ive been eying this book. I think I may have to break down and get it!
Julie @ Read HandedApril 17, 2011 at 4:22 PM
This sounds so interesting! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 5:53 PM
This sounds like a great book. Enjoy!
Julie April 17, 2011 at 6:06 PM
I'm drooling over this one, too! If only one book comes in, it should be as delicious-sounding as this one! Enjoy!
Susan (Reading Worl)April 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM
I remember hearing about She Wolves awhile ago. Thanks for highlighting it again. It sounds fascinating!
Laurel-Rain SnowApril 17, 2011 at 6:44 PM
Ah, this one looks awesome! Thanks for sharing....
StaciApril 17, 2011 at 8:56 PM
Now this one looks truly fascinating! A very cool way to read about all of these strong women!
The Book Faery ReviewsApril 17, 2011 at 11:47 PM
She-Wolves looks really good! Have a great week and enjoy your latest book! :-)
AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 12:10 AM
An excellent mailbox. I have been waiting for this book also. I am finding these non-fiction books most interesting. Why does there always seem to be such a negative spin on women leaders. Men's egos are so fragile.

Let us know how you like it.
RAnnApril 18, 2011 at 12:16 AM
That looks great. Thanks for hosting.
Angela's Anxious LifeApril 18, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Well I didn't receive any books in my mail box... but I did receive a book for my Nook!

This is my first mailbox Monday and I am quite excited about it!

Angie

http://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/
SukoApril 18, 2011 at 1:00 AM
Thank you for hosting this meme. Enjoy your new book! :)
ElysiumApril 18, 2011 at 4:28 AM
I loved it and I hope you enjoy it too :)
bermudaonionApril 18, 2011 at 6:49 AM
I love the title of that one! I hope it's great.
AnnaApril 18, 2011 at 7:01 AM
Sounds like a good one. Happy reading!
mpartykaApril 18, 2011 at 7:29 AM
She-Wolves sounds like a wonderful book. So much history! I need to add this book to my TBR list.

I'm going to spend some time reading through other books you have read. I enjoy historical fiction and am always looking for new titles to read.

Have a great week!
CMashApril 18, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Enjoy your book. Happy reading!
LisaApril 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM
I just love looking around your blog at all of the historical gems all in one place!
TheBookGirlApril 18, 2011 at 10:10 AM
I wasn't aware of this book before, but it has gone right on my TBR list; it sounds great :)
AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 10:43 AM
That one should be good. Enjoy!
AllisonApril 18, 2011 at 11:24 AM
That book looks really interesting. I love reading about British royalty!
AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Enjoy! sounds good.

Come by and see mine and my giveaways.
Beth(bookaholicmom)April 18, 2011 at 1:14 PM
I love this title! Sounds like an interesting historical read. I love reading about strong women!
DCMetroreaderApril 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM
She Wolves sounds like a book for me! Will look forward to your review!
UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 1:53 PM
I'm finally linking up!

That book sounds interesting. I like history when it's written well.
AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Hope you enjoy your She-Wolves book!
Michelle Stockard MillerApril 18, 2011 at 8:30 PM
That book sounds like one I need to get my hands on!

Have a great week!
Lori JohnstonApril 18, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Sounds good, Amy. I look forward to your review!
Teddy RoseApril 19, 2011 at 1:34 AM
She Wolves sounds great! I am looking forward to reading your thoughts.
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