Elizabeth I (Life and Times Series) [Paperback]

Neville Williams (Author)

Book Description

Series: Life and Times Series | Publication Date: January 2000

In this study, the author shows how the Queen used her sex as a source of strength, playing on chivalry to inspire loyalty and devotion. The greatest men in the kingdom competed for her favour. Though "but" a woman, Elizabeth was to leave behind her a united nation and the legend of a golden age.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Welcome Rain (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566491983
• ISBN-13: 978-1566491983
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,594,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #83 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Historical > British > Elizabeth I

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Elizabeth Lite, March 2, 2005

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Annie M. "Annie M" (Concord, NH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Life and Times of Elizabeth I. (Hardcover)

Elizabeth is the subject of scores of biographies and this isn't one of the better ones. Williams' writing style is OK, but not deeply engaging, and he glosses over some of the most interesting periods in Elizabeth's life. The book is well-illustrated and is a decent introductory biography of Elizabeth, but it lacks the depth and insight any biography of this amazing woman should offer.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, November 9, 2011

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Editor of Lillian's Diaries "Sheryl Jones" (Portage,MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elizabeth I (Life and Times Series) (Paperback)

I purchased this book to use as resource material for a book I am writing myself, part of which took place during Queen Elizabeth I's reign. The written material has been very helpful and the photos of paintings, etc have given me a clearer picture of the people and places of that era than simple words would not have been able to do.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Life and Times of Elizabeth the 1st review, January 11, 2007

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Carissa (East Greenbush, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elizabeth I (Life and Times Series) (Paperback)

There is so much to learn about Elizabeth the 1st. In The Life and Times of Elizabeth the 1st, by Neville Williams an abundant amount of information is given about Elizabeth's life before and during her reign as Queen of England. Before Elizabeth became Queen she suffered through a rough childhood without a mother, being called horrible names by people and being imprisoned by her own sister. During her reign as Queen, Elizabeth had to deal with life in court, religious matters and being courted often by suitors, yet choosing to rule on her own. This book also has many illustrations, which helps you in your understanding of the book.

I felt this book had a lot of useful information about Queen Elizabeth's life. I also found it a very intriguing read. This book relates to the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. In To Kill A Mockingbird Atticus shows courage. He shows courage when he took Tom Robinsons case and tried to save him even though he knew in doing so he knew it could possibly hurt him and his family. Like Atticus Elizabeth also showed courage. She showed courage when she chose to rule England on her own even though she was being pressured to marry. There is so much to learn about this incredible monarch and what she went through throughout her life. I would recommend this book for ages 12 and up.