This collection investigates the political evolution and personal agency of Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, through the primary evidence of her surviving correspondence. The editor provides a comprehensive scholarly framework that contextualizes these letters within the volatile geopolitical landscape of the early 17th century. By analyzing her written communication, the work argues that Elizabeth transitioned from a sheltered royal figure to a sophisticated political actor navigating the complexities of European diplomacy and exile.

Historians and scholars frequently cite this collection as a foundational resource for understanding the political influence of female consorts in the Stuart era. The academic rigor of the editorial notes is consistently praised for providing necessary clarity to the dense political maneuvering documented within the letters.