In this intimate account of the remarkable cultural flowering of Elizabethan England, Susan Watkins takes readers to the heart of one of history's most extraordinary tales. The author skillfully recreates court life, not only in the great palaces along the Thames from Greenwich to Windsor but also in the nearly 60 royal houses that were Elizabeth's inheritance. 200 color illustrations.
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Acutely aware of the power of the populace to threaten and even topple governments, Queen Elizabeth I of England continually courted the favor of her subjects. In a series of shrewdly calculated public-relations moves, she encouraged the use of the royal image and her personal coat of arms in every imaginable format on every conceivable artifact. In addition to a host of well-known portraits and miniatures, Elizabeth's likeness was emblazoned on cameos, medallions, book jackets, and tapestries. Heavy pieces of period furniture featured carvings of triumphal royal scenes. Subtle signs and symbols venerating the monarchy were skillfully interwoven into the architectural and garden designs of the Elizabethan era. Vividly adorned with more than 150 color photographs, the text outlines the details of court life and analyzes Elizabeth's lifelong obsession with her public persona. A stunning browsing item. Margaret Flanagan
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Format:Hardcover
This work has a wealth of information about Elizabeth I and
the era itself. She is portrayed as an elegant monarch, dressed
in silk and other fine clothing. A portrait of Elizabeth
depicts her stately appearance as a Tutor. Elizabeth liked to
stroll in the area of the Great Hall at Hatfield. A personal
astrolobe is depicted-a fine personal item created circa 1560.
Her coronation was a stately affair depicted in a personal
portrait considered to be priceless today. This work is perfect for historians and others interested in the period of Elizabeth. The full color portraits are valuable
in their own right.
the era itself. She is portrayed as an elegant monarch, dressed
in silk and other fine clothing. A portrait of Elizabeth
depicts her stately appearance as a Tutor. Elizabeth liked to
stroll in the area of the Great Hall at Hatfield. A personal
astrolobe is depicted-a fine personal item created circa 1560.
Her coronation was a stately affair depicted in a personal
portrait considered to be priceless today. This work is perfect for historians and others interested in the period of Elizabeth. The full color portraits are valuable
in their own right.
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Format:Hardcover
Excellent, excellent book for anyone who is interested in Quenn Elizabeth I or the Elizabethan era. Interesting little tidbits of knowledge about court life, politics and Elizabeth's private life. The pictures are absolutely beautiful and go along so well with the the written text. Definate A+!
Format:Hardcover
The Public and Private Worlds of Elizabeth I is a nicely written look into her personal and private life. It is very informational; from the workings of Elizabethan politics to the fashion of the time. It is informative with out getting overly academic. It is great for anyone wishing to research and/or recreate aspects of that time period. I encourage anyone who is intererested in Elizabeth I to purchase this book. One of the greatest features of this book is the full color pictures. Definitely a must have!!! A wonderful coffee table book too.
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