queen of england

In autumn, 1558, Anne Boleyn's daughter, Elizabeth, is crowned Queen of England. Crucial to her success is Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, who has been her supporter (and some say her lover) during her struggle for the throne. In an age where women were thought to be unable to govern on their own, Elizabeth is urged to marry soon so England can finally have peace. However, the one man she desires is Robert Dudley who is already married to Amy, a wife who will not let him fulfill his ambitions at her expense. As Robert begins to court Elizabeth he asks himself whether it will be possible to put his wife aside to marry a queen.

Elizabeth I was Queen of England in the 1500's, during the peak of the Renaissance period. Her 45-year reign has been called the Golden Age of England because of her great political accomplishments and her emphasis on the arts.

The first queen of England (not queen by virtue of being a consort to a king) was Catholic Mary Tudor, the oldest daughter of King Henry VIII. Notorious for burning Protestants and for the loss of Calais, her bloody reputation was carefully nurtured by her Protestant successor, Queen Elizabeth I, her younger half-sister. This narrative explores the drama of Mary's life in the context of her times, the complexity of her character, and her struggle to survive as a ruler in a "man's" role.

Draws from historical records and numerous personal letters between Queen Elizabeth I and others to tell the story of the "Pirate Queen" and her merchant adventurers who terrorized the seas and helped build an empire.

A biography of Elizabeth I, who secured her claim to the English throne by executing her cousin, Mary Stuart, Queen of the Scots.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text provide a brief introduction to the life of Queen Elizabeth I, describing the turbulent times she lived in and her impact on European history.

Presents a comprehensive history of the forty-five-year reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and describes her relationship with her father, Henry VIII; half-sister, Queen Mary; and cousin, Mary Queen of Scots, religious controversy, and more.