There are many versions of Queen Elizabeth I of England; the beautiful young Tudor Queen courted by all the princes of Europe; a fearless virgin warrior in white velvet, rousing her troops on the battlefield; an irascible old woman in a powdered wig, surrounded by fawning young men. A formidable woman, Elizabeth I ruled alone at a time when Europe was a hotbed of conflict, dominated by empire-seeking Kings with opposing religious beliefs.
Inside you will hear about....
Early Years
Becoming Queen of England
The Matter of Succession
Mary Queen of Scots
The Last Suitor
Trouble in England
Mary's Execution
The Essex Affair
And much more!
A shrewd politician, Elizabeth manipulated these Kings using any means necessary, including her own hand in marriage, to transform what had been a small, relatively impoverished half-island nation into one of the greatest powers in the world. "Queen of the Seas", "The Virgin Queen", "Gloriana" and "Good Old Bess", Queen Elizabeth I inspired a cult following during her lifetime that endures to this day.
(Tags : Queen Elizabeth I: A Life from Beginning to End: Royalty Biography, Book 3 (Unabridged) Hourly History Audiobook, Hourly History Audio CD )
