Could some one recommend a good biography of Queen Elizabeth I that spans her entire life?
2007-03-17 13:01:44 · 6 answers · asked by djalice 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Elizabeth by David Starkey. It came out in around 2003 I believe, but its a very in depth book and Starkey is one of the leaders in knowledge of the tudor monarchy.
2007-03-17 13:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by radiancia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would review Stakey (2003) but he does show some bias towards Elizabeth so if this a graduate question be careful. theres many biographies, but I'd review at least 3, I'm obviously not going to provide with an answer though mate, history is about research, how do you think we got our qualifications
p.s a bit of advice aviod web sites especially wikipedia
2007-03-17 13:11:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sir Basil Cheese Wrench III 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what you want. If you want a good rollocking story try someone like Alison Plowden, or Antonia Fraser - I'm sure she must have done one! For a more academic biography, try Wallace MacCaffrey's very good book, or Christopher Haigh's (rather partisan) effort. Or David Loades is ok. Starkey is ghastly and to be avoided at all costs.
2007-03-21 02:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm doing Elizabeth at Alevel. Try Christopher Haigh, "Elizabeth I" It covers most aspects of Elizabeth's reign. Its not chronologiacal, its mostly by issue. I'm relying on it to pass my exams, its very good. If you want a more old fashined view, try Sir Neale's. Its in two volumes. It came out in the 50s so his ideas have mostly been taken to pieces.... Starkey is a bit popular... I saw him at a conference a week ago... he was very arrogant
2007-03-19 07:24:27 · answer #4 · answered by Maria S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elizabeth - by David Starkey.
It's well written and an interesting book to read. I highly recommend it.
2007-03-21 10:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by beausbreeches 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Elizabeth_I
2007-03-17 13:10:19 · answer #6 · answered by mybonky2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋