A Sister of Prince Rupert: Elizabeth Princess Palatine and Abbess of Herford (1909)

""A Sister of Prince Rupert: Elizabeth Princess Palatine and Abbess of Herford"" is a historical biography written by Elizabeth Godfrey in 1909. The book tells the story of Elizabeth Stuart, the daughter of King James I of England and sister of Prince Rupert. Elizabeth was sent to Germany to marry Frederick V, Elector Palatine, but their reign was short-lived and they were forced to flee during the Thirty Years' War. Elizabeth eventually became Abbess of Herford, a position she held for over thirty years. The book explores Elizabeth's life as a princess, wife, mother, and religious leader, and provides a glimpse into the political and religious turmoil of the time. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in European history, royal families, and women's roles in society.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.