A controversial figure who never expected to rule the country Elizabeth I ran a ring around her court, her courtiers and many of the rulers of Europe. She was the focus of many countries who knew that access to the Queen would mean many advantages for their own countries. The religious differences. Between the Protestants and the Catholics was another reason that countries did not want to see the ascendancy of England.
Elizabeth walked a tightrope to the end balancing the need for what was good for her country, putting aside personal gratification (in public). In private the rumours were varied and colourful.
A good story for those who like Tudor England and its history.
Sent by Pen &Sword for an unbiased review, courtesy of Netgalley.
She was certainly a strong-willed and determined woman!
ReplyDeleteI read so many fiction and non-fiction books about Tudor England when I was in my teens and early twenties. This sounds good.
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