Elizabeth's Women by Tracy Borman
Elizabeth I is often portrayed as a ruthless 'man's woman', who derided her own sex - and loved to flirt with the young men at her court. Yet she was born into a world of women and it is her relationships with these women that provide the most fascinating insight into the character of this remarkable monarch.Overall this is an enthralling picture of female empowerment and woman's place in this most testosterone fuelled of epochsIt is a thrilling and carefully written book which should grace any history lover's bookshelves -- Roderick Graham * Scotland on Sunday *
The idea behind her book is genuinely inspired -- John Guy * Sunday Times *
A warm and readable account... irresistible stuff -- Kathryn Hughes * The Guardian *
Innovative, full of rich, too often neglected female characters -- Antonia Fraser
Tracy Borman studied and taught history at the University of Hull and was awarded a PhD in 1997. She went on to a successful career in heritage and has worked for a range of historic properties and national heritage organisations, including the National Archives and English Heritage. She is now Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust and also works part-time for Historic Royal Palaces.
Tracy has regularly appeared on television and radio, and has featured in a range of magazine and newspaper articles. She is a regular contributor to history magazines, including articles in BBC History Magazine on the history of beauty and eighteenth-century 'It' Girls'. In addition, she also gives public talks and lectures on a wide range of subjects.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099548621 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099548623 |
| Title | Elizabeth's Women |
| Author | Tracy Borman |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2010-05-06 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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