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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An intimate, captivating portrait of Queen Elizabeth I that brings the enigmatic ruler to vivid life, from acclaimed biographer Alison Weir
“An extraordinary piece of historical scholarship.”—The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Perhaps the most influential sovereign England has ever known, Queen Elizabeth I remained an extremely private person throughout her reign, keeping her own counsel and sharing secrets with no one—not even her closest, most trusted advisers. Now, in this brilliantly researched, fascinating chronicle, Alison Weir shares provocative new interpretations and fresh insights on this enigmatic figure.
Against a lavish backdrop of pageantry and passion, intrigue and war, Weir dispels the myths surrounding Elizabeth I and examines the contradictions of her character. Elizabeth I loved the Earl of Leicester, but did she conspire to murder his wife? She called herself the Virgin Queen, but how chaste was she through dozens of liaisons? She never married—was her choice to remain single tied to the chilling fate of her mother, Anne Boleyn?
An enthralling epic, The Life of Elizabeth I is a mesmerizing, stunning chronicle of a trailblazing monarch.
From the Publisher
ASIN : B00C4BA3K0
Publisher : Ballantine Books; Reissue edition (April 24, 2013)
Publication date : April 24, 2013
Language : English
File size : 5692 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 577 pages
Page numbers source ISBN : 0345425502
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Customers find the book provides an interesting account of Queen Elizabeth I’s life. They describe it as a wonderful and enjoyable read with a novel-like quality. The writing is described as beautiful and professional, with detailed descriptions of clothing, jewelry, and crowns. Readers appreciate the engaging narrative style and accurate historical information presented in a vivid way that keeps their interest throughout. The book is based on extensive research and documents from the time to support conclusions and explain tactics that seem silly. Overall, customers find the book gives a vivid picture of life in the Elizabethan court and Elizabeth as a complex human being.
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