The life of Elizabeth I
Weir, Alison
The life of Elizabeth I Life of Elizabeth First Life of Elizabeth 1st / Alison Weir - 1st American ed. - New York : Ballantine , 1998. - 532 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Originally published: London : J. Cape, 1998.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [491]-508) and index.
Perhaps the most influential sovereign England has ever known, Queen Elizabeth I remained an extremely private person throughout her reign, keeping her own counsel and sharing secrets with no one--not even her closest, most trusted advisers. Now, in this brilliantly researched, fascinating new book, acclaimed biographer Alison Weir shares provocative new interpretations and fresh insights on this enigmatic figure. Against a lavish backdrop of pageantry and passion, intrigue and war, Weir dispels the myths surrounding Elizabeth I and examines the contradictions of her character.
9780345405333
98034917
Elizabeth I , Queen of England , 1533-1603
Queens----Great Britain----Biography
Great Britain----History----Elizabeth, 1558-1603
DA355 / .W36 1998
92 ELI
The life of Elizabeth I Life of Elizabeth First Life of Elizabeth 1st / Alison Weir - 1st American ed. - New York : Ballantine , 1998. - 532 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Originally published: London : J. Cape, 1998.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [491]-508) and index.
Perhaps the most influential sovereign England has ever known, Queen Elizabeth I remained an extremely private person throughout her reign, keeping her own counsel and sharing secrets with no one--not even her closest, most trusted advisers. Now, in this brilliantly researched, fascinating new book, acclaimed biographer Alison Weir shares provocative new interpretations and fresh insights on this enigmatic figure. Against a lavish backdrop of pageantry and passion, intrigue and war, Weir dispels the myths surrounding Elizabeth I and examines the contradictions of her character.
9780345405333
98034917
Elizabeth I , Queen of England , 1533-1603
Queens----Great Britain----Biography
Great Britain----History----Elizabeth, 1558-1603
DA355 / .W36 1998
92 ELI