J. R. Henslowe's biography of Anne Hyde, Duchess of York, the wife of James, Duke of York (later King James II). Hyde played an important role in English history, both as the mother of two future monarchs (Mary II and Queen Anne) and as a supporter of the Catholic minority during a time of religious turmoil. Henslowe provides an engaging and sympathetic portrait of Hyde, drawing on a wide range of historical sources to create a vivid picture of a complex and fascinating woman. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.