The acclaimed and enthralling story of the dark side of Elizabethan rule, from Stephen Alford Elizabeth I's reign is known as a golden age, yet to much of Europe she was a 'Jezebel' and heretic who had to be destroyed. This title is a portrayal of the secret state that sought to protect the Queen; a shadow world of spies, codebreakers and more.
Alford Stephen Books
Stephen Alford is a British historian and academic specializing in early modern British history. His work delves deeply into the pivotal moments and figures of this era, seeking to uncover their motivations and subsequent impact. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, he brings the complexities of the society and politics of the time to life for readers. His analytical approach and emphasis on historical context make his writings a valuable resource for understanding British history.
Edward VI (Penguin Monarchs)
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Edward VI, the only son of Henry VIII, became king at the age of nine and died wholly unexpectedly at the age of fifteen. This book gives full play to the murky, sinister nature of Edward's reign, and also an account of a boy learning to rule, learning to enjoy his growing power and to come out of the shadows of the great aristocrats around him.