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Book SynopsisThe story of Elizabeth I's inner circle and the crucial human relationships which lay at the heart of her personal and political life. A vivid and often dramatic account, offering a deeper insight into Elizabeth's emotional and political conduct, and challenging many popular myths about her.
Trade ReviewA remarkable book about Queen Elizabeth I, one which will be of interest and is accessible to the general public and yet is also of great value to scholars in the field. Even those who are experts about the life and reign of Elizabeth will learn something new... a superb study. * Renaissance Quarterly *
This is an altogether superior book and one that demonstrates scholarly instincts and a knowledge of the period of a much higher order many readers will find it a valuable addition to the scholarship on Elizabeth I's queenship. * American Historical Review *
Doran writes in a pleasingly conversational style... this is one of the good ones. * Tablet *
An erudite and scholarly look at the life of one of the most important monarchs in English History * The Good Book Guide *
Excellent... a compelling panorama of personalities...the scholarship of Susan Doran shines through... * Literary Review, Anna Whitelock *
immaculately-researched account of the last Tudor monarch's relationships with her courtly circle. * Eastern Daily Press *
meticulously researched...This is a balanced, well-argued picture of Elizabeth * Historical Novels Review *
this is a work of superb scholarship, and the author adroitly uses primary sources and art to illuminate her subject ... Essential. * D. R. Bisson, CHOICE *
Table of ContentsPART I: KIN; PART II: COURTIERS; PART III: COUNCILLORS
