On january 15th, 1559, englands twentyfiveyearold sovereign left whitehall to be crowned queen. For new readers to this age in history, this book provides a solid basis. In one castle was elizabeth, the childless virgin queen. Elizabeth i was queen of england and ireland and her 45 year reign was considered a golden period of english history. Mar 20, 2020 elizabeth i enjoyed hunting, dancing, and horseback riding well into her 60s. Queen elizabeth 1 facts elizabeth 1 reign dk find out. As promised, readers can finish this book in about an hour. Reign is an american historical romantic drama television series following the early exploits of mary, queen of scots. The virgin queen, whether played by cate blanchett, helen mirren or even glenda. Queen elizabeth i survived the hard reign and become the most famous leader in the history of british government.
Queen elizabeth ii reign supreme full documentary documentary channel. The best books on elizabeth i recommended by helen hackett. University college london professor helen hackett selects five books on the virgin queen, including one by the monarch herself. I am happy to report that queen elizabeth i is on the high end of the scale. Recent years saw a surge in books and exhibitions about her. When she became queen in 1558, she was twentyfive years old, a survivor of scandal and danger, and considered illegitimate by most europeans. It was a time of extravagance and luxury in which a flourishing popular culture was expressed through. Elizabeth from the prison to the palace part 1 of 4. I like this book okay its stressed the highlights of her life and death. Henrys routine killing of her successive stepmothers every few years. King willemalexander and queen maxima look back on their state visit to queen elizabeth.
Elizabeth i 7 september 1533 24 march 1603 was queen of england and ireland from 17 november 1558 until her death on 24 march 1603. Elizabeth i was born a princess but declared illegitimate through political machinations. Queen elizabeth i was the daughter of king henry viii and his second wife, anne boleyn. She was also called good queen bess or the virgin queen or gloriana. She was nicknamed gloriana and the virgin queen and overcame many.
Elizabeth tudor is considered by many to be the greatest monarch in english history. Queen elizabeth books best biographies about queen. Finally, elizabeth had the queen of scots captured and put to death. The persecution of protestants during the short reign of her halfsister, queen mary i, had done much damage to the standing of catholicism in the country and the number of protestants was steadily increasing. She was the daughter of king henry viii of england and anne boleyn, his second wife, and was the last of. The book essentially covers her life from birth to death as the virgin queen. He looks intelligently at the british monarchy and its relationship to the changing tim.
Elizabeth i of england 7 september 1533 24 march 1603 was the queen of england and ireland. Queen elizabeth i of england and mary, queen of scots were two of the greatest, most legendary rivals in recorded historyalthough they never even met. Rowse, was first published in may 1953, in a special issue of history today that marked the imminent coronation of queen elizabeth ii. Queen elizabeth books best biographies about queen elizabeth ii. The long reign of elizabeth, who became known as the virgin queen for her reluctance to endanger her authority through marriage, coincided with the shows this day in history. She was queen from 17 november 1558 until she died in march 1603. Elizabeth ii, the current and longestreigning monarch, has reigned since 6 february 1952. The true story of mary, queen of scots, and elizabeth i josie rourkes film sees saoirse ronan and margot robbie transform from allies into rivals, but in actuality, the queens relationship. At intervals throughout her reign the government issued portraits of elizabeth that were to be copied and distributed throughout the land. May 22, 2017 the best biography of elizabeth ii is the queen by ben pimlot. Early life the daughter of henry viii and anne boleyn, she was declared illegitimate just before the execution of her mother in 1536, but in 1544 parliament reestablished her in the succession after her halfbrother, edward later edward vi, and her halfsister, mary later mary i. Included in this description is her halfsister mary tudor. Known also as the virgin queen and good queen bess, she belonged to the house of tudor a golden age in english history and reigned for a total of 45 years.
Elizabeth i of england simple english wikipedia, the free. In an international poll, she featured in the top ten of the greatest britons. Elizabeth made at least 25 progresses during her reign. Queen elizabeth i claimed the throne in 1558 at the age of 25 and held it until her death 44 years later. William cecil at the court of elizabeth i, the early elizabethan polity. The true story of mary, queen of scots, and elizabeth i. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of queen elizabeth i and what it means. As a regular reader of the hourly history series, i am always glad when i come across one of their books that stands out. Elizabeth was an immensely popular queen, and her popularity has waned little with the passing of four hundred years. The reign of elizabeth i is often thought of as a golden age. Stephen alford is a fellow in history at kings college, cambridge, and the author of the acclaimed burghley. Plots against the queen throughout elizabeth s long fortyfour year reign as queen, many people tried to have her assassinated and to take over her throne. Feb 07, 2020 elizabeth i was a longruling queen of england, governing with relative stability and prosperity for 44 years.
Elizabeth i also known as elizabeth the great, or the virgin queen was born in 1533 into a dangerous world of political intrigue. This book is primarily geared toward someone who knows little about queen elizabeth and is not interested in doing much research about her. She celebrated 65 years on the throne in february 2017 with her sapphire jubilee. Martins press, new york, 175 fifth avenue, new york, new york. The golden age of queen elizabeth imyth or reality. She is still one of the best loved monarchs, and one of the most admired rulers of all time.
The book indicates that one of queen elizabeth s mottes was i see but say nothing which explains her relative tolerance to catholics during her reign. Jan, 2020 queen elizabeth ii of great britain is the longestreigning monarch in british history. Sep 01, 1998 the life of elizabeth i by alison weir, is more the reign of elizabeth i, in that it only gives the bare essentials of background before starting with when succeeds to the throne of england at the age of 25. A summary of elizabethan literature in s queen elizabeth i. By her death in 1603, england had become a major world power in every respect.
Authors, poets, playwrights, and modern filmmakers have perpetuated her fame. List of monarchs in britain by length of reign wikipedia. Queen of england from 17th november 1558 to 24th march 1603, shes regarded as one of the greatest monarchs of england. Elizabeth 1 wore her coronation ring on her wedding finger as a sign of her symbolic marriage to her country and subjects. The long reign of elizabeth, who became known as the virgin queen for her reluctance to endanger her authority through marriage, coincided with the flowering of the english renaissance, associated with such renowned authors as william shakespeare. The reign of elizabeth i is known as the elizabethan era and is considered as the golden age in english history. Elizabeth s 45year reign referred to as the elizabethan era or the golden age of elizabeth was one of the more constructive periods in english history. Elizabeth was one of the most successful monarchs ever to sit on the english throne. When elizabeth was three years old, henry had anne beheaded and their marriage declared invalid, thus rendering elizabeth an illegitimate child and removing her from the line of succession to which parliament would later restore her. The best books on elizabeth i five books expert recommendations. From exhaustive biographies, to illustrated coffee table books, and dishy accounts from former palace staffers, here are the best books about queen elizabeth. The reign of queen elizabeth i is often referred to as the golden age of english history. The golden age of queen elizabeth i myth or reality. When she was only two years old, her father, king henry viii killed her mother, ann boleyn, because she had not yet produced a male heir.
Originally published in 1996, pimlot offers more than a biography of a wealthy and famous woman. The following is a list, ordered by length of reign, of the monarchs of the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland 1927present, the united kingdom of great britain and ireland 18011927, the kingdom of great britain 17071801. Queen elizabeth ii of great britain is the longestreigning monarch in british history. A life from beginning to end is just an entrylevel book.
Nov 18, 2019 from exhaustive biographies, to illustrated coffee table books, and dishy accounts from former palace staffers, here are the best books about queen elizabeth. Elizabeth, the virgin queen, the most powerful woman in english history. William cecil and the british succession crisis, 15581569, and kingship and politics in the reign of edward vi. Sometimes called the virgin queen, gloriana or good queen bess, elizabeth was the last of the five monarchs of the house of tudor. The series, created by stephanie sengupta and laurie mccarthy, premiered on october 17, 20, on the cw, and concluded after four seasons on june 16, 2017. From the time of her accession, elizabeth was pursued by a variety of suitors, eager to marry the most eligible woman in the world. Queen elizabeth i 1533 1603 ruled over england and ireland for a period of 44 years and 127 days, making her the ninth longest reigning british monarch. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Dec 06, 2018 the true story of mary, queen of scots, and elizabeth i josie rourkes film sees saoirse ronan and margot robbie transform from allies into rivals, but in actuality, the queens relationship. Find out about her life and reign including scandal, executions, plots during what is now known as the golden age. This included her cousin queen mary of scots who tried to have elizabeth killed numerous times.
Elizabeth survived a bout of smallpox, which killed many in england at the time. Her reign, during which england became an important european power and art and culture flourished, is often called a golden age. Elizabeths reign became known as the elizabethan era, and. Meet one of the most powerful women in british history in our elizabeth i facts. Feb, 2017 elizabeth, the virgin queen, the most powerful woman in english history. Elizabeth i was a longruling queen of england, governing with relative stability and prosperity for 44 years.
Dec 02, 2018 elizabeth i was one of englands most famous and powerful queens and an iconic figure in world history. However, elizabeth s reign was one of considerable danger and difficulty for many, with threats of invasion from spain through ireland, and from france through scotland. She was a courageous leader who applied every bit of her wisdom to overcome challenges which faced her leadership. Dec 10, 2018 queen elizabeth i of england and mary, queen of scots were two of the greatest, most legendary rivals in recorded historyalthough they never even met. Peter brimacombe begins his account of the men surrounding queen elizabeth i with the story of how elizabeth tudor came to be queen. The lady elizabeth by alison weir, the life of elizabeth i by alison weir, the virgins lover by philippa gregory, elizabet. However, weir has covered the earlier parts of her live in other books, so there isnt much reason to go into it here. Francis drake and walter raleigh were instrumental in expanding english influence in the new world. When elizabeth became queen in the november of 1558, it was widely believed that she would restore the protestant faith in england. List of books and articles about elizabeth i online. Much of northern england was in rebellion in 156970.