The Virgin Queen by Christopher Hibbert

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The Virgin Queen by Christopher Hibbert

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Zusammenfassung

The author discusses the limitations of Elizabeth I's powers, and reveals ministers' techniques of hood-winking her. Also, her more sinister side when she ordered torture and delighted in bear-baiting. Hibbert recreates the atmosphere of her faction-ridden court.

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The Virgin Queen by Christopher Hibbert

The author discusses the limitations of Elizabeth I's powers, and reveals ministers' techniques of hood-winking her. Also, her more sinister side when she ordered torture and delighted in bear-baiting. Hibbert recreates the atmosphere of her faction-ridden court and draws a picture of a fascinating and difficult woman, set against the background of her tumultuous times. The author also wrote "Africa Explored", "Benito Mussolini", "Edward VII" and "Days of the French Revolution".

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ISBN 13 9780140087383
ISBN 10 0140087389
Titel The Virgin Queen
Autor Christopher Hibbert
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Penguin Books Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr 1992-04-30
Seitenanzahl 304
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