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The Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I and her Reign
Paperback
Series: Famous Women in History
Publisher: Stephanie Gibson
Published: Feb 5 2025
Pages: 366
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.82 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
This book embarks on a journey into the heart of Elizabethan England, a period often romanticized but rarely fully understood in its multifaceted complexity. While the reign of Queen Elizabeth I is frequently portrayed through the lens of triumph and spectacle, this narrative seeks to delve beneath the surface, exploring the social, political, and religious currents that shaped the era.
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