Beesly, Edward Spencer 1831-1915 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Original publication data not identified Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 Queens -- Great Britain -- Biography DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50982 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50982 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134155.0 50982