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Memoirs of Christina, Queen of Sweden is a historical account of the life of Christina, the Queen of Sweden, written by Henry Woodhead and published in 1863. The book is divided into two volumes and covers the period of Christina's life from her birth in 1626 to her abdication in 1654. The first volume begins with Christina's early life, including her upbringing and education, and her accession to the throne at the age of six. It then goes on to detail her reign as Queen of Sweden, including her efforts to modernize the country, her patronage of the arts, and her religious beliefs. The volume also covers Christina's relationships with various historical figures, including her mentor, the French philosopher Rene Descartes, and her eventual successor, Charles X Gustav.Throughout the book, Woodhead provides detailed descriptions of the political and social climate of seventeenth-century Sweden, as well as insights into Christina's personal life and motivations. He draws on a variety of sources, including contemporary accounts and Christina's own letters and writings, to create a comprehensive portrait of this fascinating historical figure.Overall, Memoirs of Christina, Queen of Sweden is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Sweden or the life of this remarkable queen.In Two Volumes.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.