In 1603 Elizabeth I died almost to the end never announcing her successor. On her deathbed she almost reluctantly appointed her successor and the reign moved from Tudor to Stuart. What preceded that however was decades of intrigue, espionage, murders by the dozen, treachery, crossovers and the like.
It did not show James in a good light because he manoeuvred every situation that arose to his advantage.
History during Elizabeth’s reign was turbulent with many discoveries, victories and innovations because Elizabeth was a great patron of art, inventions and travels. All this is documented in the book which shows Elizabeth totally focussed on one subject - her country and herself. The two were clearly one in her mind which she had no intention of sharing.
A book good for history buffs, the details of Elizabeth’s life is mind boggling.
Sent by Grove Atlantic for an unbiased review, courtesy of Netgalley.
I am at this wildlife park in Yara and had this peacock amble to my front door this morning.
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