Description
An acclaimed biography of Elizabeth I and an examination of the politics and intrigues of her Tudor court.
Elizabeth I ruled England in defiance of convention, exercising supreme authority in a man's world. With courage, brilliance and style, she reigned for nearly forty-five years. Anne Somerset's penetrating biography of this complex and uniquely gifted woman is unrivalled in its analysis of both Elizabeth's personal life and her career as leader.
An acclaimed biography of Elizabeth I and an examination of the politics and intrigues of her Tudor court.
About the Author
Anne Somerset read history at King's College London. In 1980, her first book, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF WILLIAM IV, was published in W&N's KINGS AND QUEENS OF ENGLAND series. This was followed BY LADIES-IN-WAITING; a biography of Elizabeth I; UNNATURAL MURDER and THE AFFAIR OF THE POISONS. Her biography of Queen Anne was awarded the 2013 Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography. Until his death in 2011, Anne Somerset was married to the artist Matthew Carr. She lives in London.
Book Information
ISBN 9781842126240
Author Lady Anne Somerset
Format Paperback
Page Count 720
Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 552g
Dimensions(mm) 131mm * 201mm * 39mm
