This course examines conflicts over gender and power, concerning the legitimacy of female rule in Europe 1450-1800. It emphasizes the political role and challenges of female rulers as queens regnant, queen-consorts, queen-mothers, and regents, who collaborated in the transmission of dynastic power through official and unofficial channels.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in third year or above, any module.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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CATEGORY A
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Subject Code: HISTORY
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