Guy, John

Elizabeth: The Forgotten Years

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ISBN 13:: 9780241963654
author:: Guy, John
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 544
Dimensions:: 19.9 x 13.2 x 3.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography & True Stories, Royal biographies, History,
Condition:: New
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Elizabeth I's life has been largely defined by her reign as a powerful and iconic monarch. However, this period in history has often overshadowed the years leading up to her ascension, when she was still a woman in her fifties facing intense plotting among her courtiers. A new perspective on Elizabeth I's life is offered here, drawing on previously untapped sources and shedding light on the complexities of her character. This biography reveals a woman who was insecure, human, and often unpopular with those around her, including the men who fought to protect her. Through this fresh portrait, we gain a deeper understanding of Elizabeth I's life and times, from the tumultuous events of 1583 to the challenges she faced in the years leading up to the Spanish Armada.

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