There are many versions of Queen Elizabeth I of England; the beautiful young Tudor Queen courted by all the princes of Europe; a fearless virgin warrior in white velvet, rousing her troops on the battlefield; an irascible old woman in a powdered wig, surrounded by fawning young men. A formidable woman, Elizabeth I ruled alone at a time when Europe was a hotbed of conflict, dominated by empire-seeking Kings with opposing religious beliefs.
Inside you will read about...
✓ Early Years
✓ Becoming Queen of England
✓ The Matter of Succession
✓ Mary Queen of Scots
✓ The Last Suitor
✓ Trouble in England
✓ Mary's Execution
✓ The Essex Affair
And much more!
A shrewd politician, Elizabeth manipulated these Kings using any means necessary, including her own hand in marriage, to transform what had been a small, relatively impoverished half- island nation into one of the greatest powers in the world. ‘Queen of the Seas’, ‘The Virgin Queen’, ‘Gloriana’ and ‘Good Old Bess’, Queen Elizabeth I inspired a cult following during her lifetime that endures to this day.
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