Queen Elizabeth (1899)

By Mandell Creighton

Book Overview

Queen Elizabeth is a biography of the famous English monarch, Elizabeth I, written by historian Mandell Creighton and originally published in 1899. The book chronicles Elizabeth's life from her birth in 1533 to her death in 1603, exploring her reign as one of the most powerful and influential rulers in English history. Creighton delves into Elizabeth's childhood, her relationship with her father King Henry VIII, and her rise to the throne as a Protestant queen in a time of religious turmoil. He also examines Elizabeth's political and military achievements, including her defeat of the Spanish Armada and her role in the establishment of the Church of England. The book also delves into Elizabeth's personal life, including her relationships with her courtiers and her decision not to marry or have children. Throughout the book, Creighton provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of one of England's most iconic monarchs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164912771
• ISBN13: 9781164912774
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"