Best elizabeth i biography

Helen Hackett, Professor at University College London, picks five books on Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen, including one by the monarch herself. From the emergence of English drama through the works of Shakespeare to the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the heyday of dashing English piracy, and the fiery side of the red-haired Virgin Queen, join us at What We Reading for the best books on Queen Elizabeth I!. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
To mark the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth I on this day in , I thought I’d share my top 5 favourite Elizabeth I books, both fiction and non-fiction.