Christina of Sweden was a remarkable figure who defied gender norms and challenged political conventions in 17th-century Europe. In this memoir, Woodhead offers a vivid portrait of Christina's life and times, drawing on contemporary accounts and primary sources. From her dramatic abdication to her travels across Europe, Christina's story is a testament to the power of individual courage. 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.