Publisher's Synopsis
The True Tale of Lady Godiva is a historical non-fiction book written by Charles B. Reed. The book tells the story of Lady Godiva, a legendary figure in English history, who rode naked through the streets of Coventry to protest against her husband's oppressive taxation of the town's citizens. The book explores the historical context of Lady Godiva's story, including the political and social climate of 11th century England, and the role of women in medieval society. The author also examines the various interpretations and adaptations of Lady Godiva's story throughout history, including in literature, art, and popular culture. Overall, The True Tale of Lady Godiva offers a fascinating and comprehensive look at one of England's most enduring legends.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.
