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Back to EpisodesQueen Anne: the politics of appearance
Published 4 years, 2 months ago
Description
Despite ill health and tragedy, Queen Anne was a surprisingly successful monarch.
This series from our archive explores perceptions and conceptions of her reign.
In this episode historian Dr Anna Whitelock discusses the body of Queen Anne, and how her appearance has influenced how people think about of her reign.
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