When Elizabeth I took the throne of England in 1559, hardly anyone knew what to make of her.
In this book, you will discover why no English monarch has ever been more famous, more successful-or more deeply loved by her people..
And when England stood under threat of invasion by the most powerful nation in Europe, Elizabeth\'s navy destroyed the Spanish Armada so decisively that it was seen as an act of God.
Courted by all the most powerful princes in Europe, she baffled her advisors by refusing to marry any of them.
For 44 years, Elizabeth I guided England through religious upheavals and plots to overthrow the government.
But when she became Queen, at the age of 25, she swiftly stunned the royal court by stepping into the seat of power with grace, intelligence, and an air of majesty that maddened and enchanted the men around her.
During the reign of her sister, Mary I, she was a prisoner in the Tower of London, where she was expected to die.
Born the heir to the throne, she was declared a bastard when she was three years old, after her mother was executed for treason, witchcraft, and incest.
When Elizabeth I took the throne of England in 1559, hardly anyone knew what to make of her
