Sophia Electress of Hanover: The Remarkable Life of the Mother of George I

Sophia, Electress of Hanover (1630-1714), grand-daughter of James I and mother of George I, is best remembered as the link between the Houses of Stuart and Hanover. But, above all, she was a gifted and prolific chronicler; her detailed memoirs and letters give us an insider’s view of life in the top echelons of society in the 16th century. Duggan has translated Sophia’s memoir and thousands of letters to paint a remarkable portrait of a woman who deserves to be known today.