02248cam a22003133u 4500 50982 UtSlPG 20260610134155.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Beesly, Edward Spencer, 1831-1915 Queen Elizabeth Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-01-20 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Queen Elizabeth" by Edward Spencer Beesly is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth I, focusing on the complexities of her character, her political acumen, and the significant events that shaped her time on the throne. The narrative delves into both her personal life and political maneuvers, illustrating how her ascendance affected England and its relations with other nations. The opening of the text introduces Queen Elizabeth as the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, outlining the challenges she faced early in life, including being declared illegitimate after her mother's execution. It chronicles her formative years, especially her careful navigation through the treacherous political landscape during the reign of her half-sister Mary I, which involved dangerous alliances and a prudent avoidance of any involvement in plots against the crown. Elizabeth's early experiences ultimately set the stage for her accession to the throne and her later policies as a ruler, suggesting a life shaped by misfortune yet marked by resilience and intelligence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 Queens -- Great Britain -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50982 91820 91820