Chronicles the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, the grand-niece of Henry VIII and cousin of Elizabeth I, describing the turmoil that surrounded her life, struggle for power, and execution at the hands of Elizabeth.
Queen Elizabeth I, her pirate adventurers, and the dawn of empire
Ronald, Susan
2007
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.
The story of three of Henry VIII's six wives; Catharine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves, and Jane Seymour, whose positions as Queen of England brought them wealth and notoriety as well as deceit and betrayal.
After falling in love, eighteen-year-old Will Shakespeare, a bored apprentice in his father's glove business and often in trouble for various misdeeds, vows to live an upstanding life and pursue his passion for writing.
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.
Profiles everyday life in Elizabethan England, covering religion, clothing, accommodations, foods, hygiene, illness and medicine, law, and entertainment. Draws from diaries, letters, books, and other writings.
A biography of Catholic martyr and saint, Thomas More, discussing his formidable intellect, political skill, and the steadfast faith that resulted in his beheading when he refused to follow King Henry VIII's lead in severing England's ties to the Catholic Church.
Anne Hathaway has always dreamed of leaving the small cottage where she and her siblings live with their critical stepmother, and when Will Shakespeare returns home and begins showing a serious interest in her, Anne must decide whether to follow her heart or play by the rules.
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.
Chronicles the life of English king Henry VIII, describing his creation of the Anglican church, his many wives, his advisors, and his strengths and weaknesses as a ruler.
