Elizabeth the Great

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Phoenix Press, 2000 - 336 pages
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A revealing study of the Queen and her court--their daily lives, concerns, topics of conversation, meals, living condition, travels, successes and failures--that places them firmly within the historical context of 16th century Britain. "...gives us the most intimate portrait...An outstanding and fascinating book."--Punch. A revealing study of the Queen and her court--their daily lives, concerns, topics of conversation, meals, living condition, travels, successes and failures--that places them firmly within the historical context of 16th century Britain. "...gives us the most intimate portrait...An outstanding and fascinating book."--Punch.

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A wonderful book that chronicals the daily life of the Queen and the high points of her reign. I totally bought into the author's theory of Elizabeth's virginity. Highly recommended. Read full review

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Much more a personal biography of the Queen than a historical tome of the times, The author has focused very tightly on the Queen herself and given little attention to the events of the times. For example, her relationship with Sir Walter Raleigh is more detailed than any of his accomplishments. Likewise, there is little information on the Armada or it's failure but page after page on Elizabeth's actions and reactions at the time.
For admirers of Elizabeth, this book is absolutely a must read.
 

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About the author (2000)

Elizabeth Jenkins (1905-). Educated at Newnham College, Cambridge. A distinguished novelist, historian and biographer she has published over 20 books. She was awarded the Femina Vie Heureuse Prize in 1934 for her novel Harriet and she received the OBE in 1981. She was Senior English mistress at King Alfred School, 1929-39 and a civil servant during World War II.

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