The Men Who Would Be King: The Courtships of Queen Elizabeth I |
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| Authors: | Ross, Josephine |
| Publisher: | William Morrow Paperbacks |
| BISAC/Subject: | BIO022000, HIS015000, BIO014000 |
| ISBN: | 9780062190895, Related ISBNs: 006219089X, 9780062190888, 9780062190895 |
| Classification: | Non-Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 240, |
| Audience: | General/trade |
“Splendid stuff, ‘history with attitude.’ Written with energy and aplomb.”
—The Times (London)
The colorful, often tempestuous courtships of Queen Elizabeth I of England (the “virgin Queen”) are brought to breathtaking life in The Men Who Would Be King, a thrilling, utterly fascinating popular history by Josephine Ross. The highly respected author of The Winter Queen and The Tudors, Ross captures all the splendors of the royal court, and all the delicious intrigues surrounding the romances of the powerful daughter of King Henry VIII during her glorious reign. The Men Who Would Be King is spirited British history, captivating and eminently readable, that will equally delight fans of historical nonfiction, Tudor aficionados, and anyone who loves the bestselling novels of Philippa Gregory.
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