Imperial Divas
The Vicereines of India
March 2011
Hardcover · 328 Pages
$24.95 U.S. · $29.95 CAN
ISBN 9781906598198
Haus Publishing
Hardcover · 328 Pages
$24.95 U.S. · $29.95 CAN
ISBN 9781906598198
Haus Publishing
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Description
In 1858 the entire landmass of India came under the direct control of the British Crown. To reflect the status of the role of the governor general as a representative of the monarch to the feudal rulers of the princely states, the term Viceroy was applied, and his consort was accordingly elevated to Vicereine.
Imperial Divas is the story of their remarkable lives, among them Chicago-born Mary Leiter, consort to the most dazzling of the Viceroys, Lord Curzon. Illustrated with rare photographs, this biographical history illuminates the most powerful position accessible to women in the age of Empire.
Imperial Divas is the story of their remarkable lives, among them Chicago-born Mary Leiter, consort to the most dazzling of the Viceroys, Lord Curzon. Illustrated with rare photographs, this biographical history illuminates the most powerful position accessible to women in the age of Empire.
About the Authors
Penny Beaumont (now a full-time writer) was the first female Vice Chancellor of the Texas A&M University system. She currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Women.