Ladye Godiva

""Ladye Godiva: Or Coventry In The Days Of Leofric, Earl Of Mercia"" is a historical novel written by an author named Godiva and first published in 1857. The book is set in the 11th century and tells the story of Lady Godiva, the wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia. The plot revolves around the legend of Lady Godiva riding naked through the streets of Coventry to protest against her husband's oppressive taxation of the town's citizens. The novel explores the political and social context of the time, including the power struggles between the Anglo-Saxon and Norman rulers, the tensions between the Church and the ruling class, and the plight of the common people. Through Lady Godiva's story, the author also touches on themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. The book is written in a romantic style, with elaborate descriptions of the setting and characters, and is aimed at a general audience interested in historical fiction.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.