Susan Doran
Elizabeth I and Her Circle
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199574957
- author:
- Susan Doran
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 424
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 3 x 16.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Britain
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Elizabeth I and Her Circle by Susan Doran provides a unique insight into the personal and political life of one of history's most fascinating monarchs. Drawing on a wide range of original sources, including private letters, portraits, verse, drama, and state papers, this biography challenges many of the myths that have grown up around Elizabeth I. The book explores Elizabeth's relationships with her family, courtiers, and councillors, revealing a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and passions. From her tumultuous relationship with her father, Henry VIII, to her close bond with her half-brother Edward VI, Doran sheds new light on the emotional and political conduct that shaped Elizabeth's reign. Through this detailed account, Doran offers a nuanced understanding of Elizabeth I's life, one that is both informative and engaging.
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