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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.
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The Virgin Queen, Christopher Hibbert
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- Released
- 1992
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- The Virgin Queen
- Subtitle
- The Personal History of Elizabeth I
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher Hibbert
- Publisher
- Penguin UK
- Released
- 1992
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN10
- 0140087389
- ISBN13
- 9780140087383
- Series
- Description
- 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.