Elizabeth I

Author: Strach
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: How a woman rules her country—wisdom, tolerance, prudence, decisiveness. How a queen manages her favorites—indulge them when loved, kill them when not. One of the three great biographers of the 20th century, Starkey Strach, uses Freudian theory to dethrone idols and bring them back to earth, revealing the mysterious motivations behind the queen's character and from the perspective of desire. Winner of the 2005 David Cohen Prize, Michael Holroyd, the father of modern biography, sincerely recommends: With this work, Strach revitalized 20th-century biography and established his literary status overnight. The popularity of this book surpasses his other works, having been translated into multiple languages and introduced to many countries, especially in the United States, where it even created a publishing miracle. The book has also been adapted into stage plays, films, operas, and radio dramas, spreading widely among the people. You have shaped some of the most outstanding figures in British history. You understand the importance of returning to her childhood when analyzing her character, boldly judging the hidden motivations deep within her heart. You have succeeded—you may have accurately reconstructed what actually happened in history. —Freud
A bold attempt, demonstrating extraordinary skill. —Virginia Woolf
Elizabeth I (1533-1603), ruler of England, the creator of the golden age of the Tudor dynasty. As a queen, she defeated the invincible Spanish Armada, laying the foundation for the maritime legend of the British Empire. She was a staunch advocate and executor of the peaceful English Reformation and national unification. As a woman, she renounced the pleasures of the flesh and the happiness of becoming a complete woman. The virgin queen, balancing her dual identities, knew how to maneuver with the men around her while preserving the precious fortress she guarded, allowing her to skillfully command and rule them.