About this title: Acclaimed biographer Alison Weir brings the enigmatic Elizabeth to life as never before in a brilliantly researched, fascinating book that is both an enthralling epic and an amazingly intimate portrait. 16-page photo insert.
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Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date Published: 1999-10
ISBN-13:9780345425508ISBN:0345425502
Description: Good. Cover art different but ISBN same. Cover has a few light fingernail creases; corners are creased and curling a bit. Writing inside front cover. Spine creased, minor edge wear. NOT an ex-library book; no publisher's remainder marks. Military (APO/FPO) orders are welcomed-Thank you for your service. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780345425508ISBN:0345425502
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Near fine with no writing, underlining or names. Very slight edgewear. Appears unread. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 560 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. The life of England's greatest monarch and most influential sovereign England has ever known. An enthralling epic that is also an amazingly intimate portrait. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780345425508ISBN:0345425502
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 560 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780345425508ISBN:0345425502
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover has some wear. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 560 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First edition thus
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books, New York
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780345425508ISBN:0345425502
Description: Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. x, 532 pp., illus., biblio., index; 21 cm. Tight, clean copy. Creased back cover. Browning. "Perhaps the most influential sovereign England has ever known, Queen Elizabeth I remained an extremely private person throughout her reign, keeping her own counsel and sharing secrets with no one--not even her closest, most trusted advisers. Now, in this brilliantly researched, fascinating new book, acclaimed biographer Alison Weir shares provocative new interpretations and ... read more
Description: Very Good. 0345425502 **Softcover**--Exact ISBN Match--Very mild shelf wear. No personalizations, writing or marks in the text. Absolutely no spine creasing. Ships Quickly-IN STOCK-Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780345425508ISBN:0345425502
Description: Fine. 1st American Edition 1st printing 1998, lightly used clean copy, softcover in excellent condition, no marks or writing, binding tight, spine perfect, covers bright and glossy. read more
Description: Very good. 1999 Ballantine Books Reprint Softcover(Trade PB) Edition. Some wear to cover, text clean with strong binding. Ships Fast! read more
"This is my second Alison Weir book. My first was The Lady Elizabeth, which is a fictional account (based on historical fact and rumor) of the life of Elizabeth from childhood to the day she was announced Queen. I admit I am not well read in British royalty or history, despite having studied abroad in London for a semester and visiting all the historical sights while there. You'd think I'd have read up on the stuff a bit, but I never did. Anyway, I found it all quite fascinating. After finishing the book, I was of course eager to learn more about Elizabeth's life as Queen.
Unlike The Lady Elizabeth, The Life of Elizabeth I is an actual a biography. Weir has a way of writing, though, that makes even historical fact read almost like a novel. The book is meticulously researched and detailed, and though LONG as all heck, it's an easy read and pretty much kept my attention throughout. A fascinating look not just at Elizabeth's life and the politics of the time, but also of life in the late 16th century. Recommended, though (given its length and detail) probably only if you have a real interest in the subject."
"This is an absolutely wonderful biography of Queen Elizabeth I. The story begins with her uncertain childhood, following the death of her mother, Anne Boleyn, by order of her father Henry VIII. Her first passion is briefly told and her fears for her life as her sister, Mary, reigned.
But it is really the tracing of the arc of her reign that is at the heart of this book. The volume weaves together Elizabeth's personal life, her court life, and the political context in which she operated. You need a scorecard to keep all the actors straight here!
The book does a superb job describing the relationships of Elizabeth with intriguing people such as Mary, Queen of Scots (how Mary could have survived so long given her perpetual scheming to overthrow Elizabeth is stunning), Robert Dudley (Leicester), Robert Devereaux. Also well done is the tale of her on and off again courtships with foreign leaders, as she moved to (a) produce an heir, (b) create useful political alliances, and (c) retain her power. The latter, holding on to her power, always trumped the former. The story of her hot and cold linkage with Anjou is nicely done.
Inherent in a work like this is the poignancy of the Queen and her leading advisors aging and dying.
An important adjunct to reading is a set of genealogical tables at the end of the book. Keeping the players straight calls for some aid such as this!
Overall, an exquisitely written book that brings the character of Elizabeth I to life. The amount of information available about the Queen allows for such a detailed book that the people and times seem to come to life.
In the end, a book well worth looking at if interested in the times and the people. Highly recommended."
"If you like to read history but have trouble finding readable authors, look no further. Alison Weir is one of the most engaging writers of the Tudor period in England that I have ever had the pleasure of coming across. This fascinating, in-depth, and easy to follow portrayal of one of the most complex and daring queens in English history is a must read. I recommend it not only to history buffs but also to any female who feels inspired by strong women ahead of their time"
"Covering the reign of Elizabeth I, Weir brings the last of England's most elaborate court to light. Elizabeth's reign would see the end of the farce of courtly love and the medieval style. What could have been terribly dull and dry was not. I was saddened as I read to learn that many of the palaces of Elizabethan England are long victim's of the Cromwell days. The pomp, the pagentry, the feasts - and the utter cruely and intrigue, are the stuff of legend."
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