
By June Eding, Who HQ, Nancy Harrison (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
A biography of Queen Elizabeth I, from her childhood to her reign as queen of England
At just three, she was cast out; at nineteen, imprisoned. Yet, by twenty-five, Elizabeth ascends the throne, navigating treacherous politics to lead England into prosperity. How did she transform adversity into triumph? Discover the secrets of her reign and the challenges she overcame in a world dominated by men. With intelligence and resilience, Elizabeth I's story unfolds, revealing the heart of a queen who defied the odds.
Our bestselling series is fit for a queen!The life of Queen Elizabeth I was dramatic and dangerous: cast out of her father’s court at the age of three and imprisoned at nineteen, Elizabeth was crowned queen in 1558, when she was only twenty-five. A tough, intelligent woman who spoke five languages, Elizabeth ruled for over forty years and led England through one of its most prosperous periods in history. Over 80 illustrations bring ‘Gloriana’ and her court to life.
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