Book details
Queen Elizabeth Tudor: Journey to Gloriana (The Legendary Women of World History Book 4)
Description
"I am by your Council from you commanded to go to the Tower, a place more wanted for a false traitor than a true subject, which though I know I desire it not, yet in the face of all this realm it appears proved," wrote Princess Elizabeth Tudor in her eleventh-hour letter to sister Queen Mary as guards waited to transport her to the prison at the Tower of London.Queen Elizabeth is perhaps the most legendary and celebrated ruler in English history. Yet do you really know her as well as you think you do?In this beautiful narrative biography you explore Elizabeth's path from "Lady Elizabeth" to "Gloriana" through the lens of her relationship with Robert Dudley, a relationship far more contentious than most people believe. Politics and religion collide, provoking Elizabeth to console herself with her music, and a hard decision lays before her as plots against her life threatens her throne.Take the journey to Gloriana and discover a side to Elizabeth you never knew existed.Features six medieval and Elizabethan songs, a detailed timeline, and an extensive suggested reading list. Continues "Mary Queen of the Scots."
Age
9-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
88 pages
Book in series
#4
Why to read
- Gain insight into the life and reign of one of England's most iconic monarchs, Queen Elizabeth I, and understand her impact on world history.
- Explore the political and social challenges faced by a female ruler in a male-dominated society during the 16th century.
- Discover the complexities of Elizabethan court life, including the intricate relationships and power struggles that defined the era.
- Appreciate the rich cultural and intellectual legacy of the Elizabethan Age, including advancements in the arts, exploration, and literature.