- Paperback
- Publisher: Ballantine Books (1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0345425502
- ISBN-13: 978-0345425508
- Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 3 x 21 cm
- Shipping Weight: 499 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#203,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #35 in Books > History > Europe > England > Tudor & Stuart
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Scholarly work but a pleasurable read,
By C. J. Thompson "Arctic John" (Pond Inlet, Nunavut Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Life of Elizabeth I (Library Binding)
My wife and I have very different tastes in reading material but we both enjoyed this book. I have read it several times and we both refer to it from time to time when a 'period' movie prompts us to check a fact or two. The work is obviously very well-researched but there is a novel-like quality to the read that is very refreshing.Weir does indulge in a bit of speculation occasionally, but never to the point of being far-fetched. She addresses the issue of whether Elizabeth was, in fact, the virgin queen she is reputed to be (ie: actually a virgin as opposed to simply a lifelong spinster). Weir concludes she was and considers why this might have been. Her conclusion is, as I say, speculative but still reasonable. The aspect of this book that makes it so good is that the reader is able to get the sense of Elizabeth as an actual person, not just a larger-than-life historical figure. I rather found myself feeling a bit sorry for her in some ways. Highly recommended. C.John Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Witty, Fascinating Social History,
By Rebecca L Parton (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Life of Elizabeth I (Paperback)
I have read many biographies about Elizabeth I, as well as several books by Alison B. Weir. This particular biography was a wonderful exploration of the personalities of both the Queen herself and her closest associates. Her courtships, quarrels, and behavior are thoroughly covered in a very droll manner - in fact, this is the wittiest history I have ever read in the 25 years I have been reading the subject. Weir actually had me laughing out loud with her knack for pointing out the humorous side of primary documentation. A long, satisfying read.
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent overview,
By Christina (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Life of Elizabeth I (Paperback)
This book was an excellent overview of the life of "the Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I. However, if you decide to purchase this book make sure you know that it is an OVERVIEW, not a thouroughly comprehensive book about everything from the life stories of each of Elizabeth's suitors to what she was wearing eleven days and sixteen minutes before she died. If you are a novice history buff or just curious about one of England's most beloved monarchs I urge you to consider this book.
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