The Queen's Finger. Elizabeth: The Last Monarch of the House of Tudor
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The Queen's Finger. Elizabeth: The Last Monarch of the House of Tudor
14.99 €
An internationally renowned specialist in Tudor history and author of a number of bestselling popular science books, John Guy reimagines the late period of the biography of one of England's most famous rulers, Elizabeth I. Showing the queen at the height of her power, John Guy addresses years that have not been adequately covered by other historians and debunks the many myths that have developed around her name.
Elizabeth I was crowned at the age of 25, but it was not until she was 50 that she gained real power. She no longer needed advisors, long persuaded to marry and restore the order of succession. Elizabeth was determined not only to lead the state but to rule fully. John Guy introduces us to the ambitious queen, revealing her multifaceted character: power and vulnerability, willfulness and insecurity. England's war against France and Spain, rebellion in Ireland, economic crisis and political conspiracy to enthrone Mary Stuart are just some of the problems Elizabeth faced in these years (1583-1603). At the same time, the queen, as the author emphasizes, had her own weapon - the tongue. From the moment she convened her first parliament, she deflected all reproach by resorting to the rhetorical ploy: "My people are for me." John Guy has done an amazing job with the archives, including the Queen's letters, drafts and diaries, reflecting her inner world, with the result that we hear Elizabeth's true 'voice'. A ground-breaking study of the Elizabethan era, written in inspired and lively language, will be of interest to a wide range of readers.
Elizabeth I was crowned at the age of 25, but it was not until she was 50 that she gained real power. She no longer needed advisors, long persuaded to marry and restore the order of succession. Elizabeth was determined not only to lead the state but to rule fully. John Guy introduces us to the ambitious queen, revealing her multifaceted character: power and vulnerability, willfulness and insecurity. England's war against France and Spain, rebellion in Ireland, economic crisis and political conspiracy to enthrone Mary Stuart are just some of the problems Elizabeth faced in these years (1583-1603). At the same time, the queen, as the author emphasizes, had her own weapon - the tongue. From the moment she convened her first parliament, she deflected all reproach by resorting to the rhetorical ploy: "My people are for me." John Guy has done an amazing job with the archives, including the Queen's letters, drafts and diaries, reflecting her inner world, with the result that we hear Elizabeth's true 'voice'. A ground-breaking study of the Elizabethan era, written in inspired and lively language, will be of interest to a wide range of readers.
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