Elizabeth: The Struggle for the Throne
Description
David Starkey masterfully unearths the formative years of one of England's most iconic monarchs in "Elizabeth: The Struggle for the Throne." This compelling narrative moves beyond the legend of the Virgin Queen to explore the perilous journey that forged her formidable character, from the precarious security of her early childhood to the life-threatening dangers she faced under her half-siblings' reigns. Starkey reveals a young Elizabeth navigating treacherous political landscapes, enduring imprisonment, and honing the shrewd intelligence and resilience that would define her legendary rule. This is the untold story of how a princess, marked by illegitimacy and constant threat, prepared herself for the ultimate prize: the crown of England and the dawn of a golden age.
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audiobook
Chivers Audio Books
Published Jan 1, 2001
388 pages
ISBN: 9780754054573
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
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