Judith M. Richards Books

Elizabeth I reigned for nearly forty-five years, becoming a national icon as the "Virgin Queen." The daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, she faced challenges from her early life, including being declared illegitimate. Judith M. Richards offers an objective overview of Elizabeth's life, highlighting her balancing act in religious matters during a tumultuous period.

Judith M. Richards presents a re-evaluation of Mary Tudor, challenging the 'Bloody Mary' narrative. She portrays Mary as a hardworking and decisive queen who sought to innovate within the Catholic Church. This biography argues that her early death and failure to secure a Catholic succession altered England's historical trajectory.