Castor, Helen
Elizabeth I (Penguin Monarchs): A Study in Insecurity (Penguin Monarchs)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780141989945
- author:
- Castor, Helen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 18.1 x 11.1 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Elizabeth I: A Study in Insecurity The image of Elizabeth I is one of monarchical power, but beneath this façade lay profound and enduring insecurity. Helen Castor sheds light on the complex web of threats that shaped her reign, from her precarious upbringing to her perilous accession and the religious divisions that marred her state. Facing down her enemies with a compellingly inscrutable public persona, Elizabeth I became a fearless queen, but at what cost? This illuminating account explores the personal psychology behind her actions, revealing a woman who lived under constant threat, yet emerged as one of history's most iconic monarchs.
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