An educational book all about England's Kings and Queens from Ladybird. Ladybird Histories: Kings and Queens is the ideal first reference book for primary school children. It is packed with information about England's monarchs in chronological order, including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, and Queen Victoria, all the way up to the present day. Full of fascinating facts, this handy book will help schoolchildren with their history studies. Includes a weblink to a free downloadable chart showing a timeline of Kings and Queens of England.
From the accession of the Tudor King, Henry VII to Elizabeth II.
Elizabeth I is perhaps the most visible woman in early modern Europe, yet little attention has been paid to what she said about the difficulties of constructing her power in a patriarchal society.
Elizabeth I acceded to the throne in 1558, restoring the Protestant faith to England. At the heart of the new queen's court lay Elizabeth's bedchamber, closely guarded by the favoured women who helped her dress, looked after her jewels and shared her bed.
As of the 9th of September 2015, Queen Elizabeth II will be the longest reigning monarch Britain has ever had. In that time, Elizabeth has been a pillar of strength and consistency for Britain in one of the country s most tumultuous periods. Britain is rising from the ashes of the Second World War, the Empire is twitching through its death throes, and the following decades are to see major social and political upheaval as Britain faces the challenges of the 20th century. There can be no question, Elizabeth is Britain s greatest monarch, and we hope that you enjoy this intimate visual portrait of her exceptional life...and here s to the next 63!
Elizabeth's Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin Queen
Emma Fielding reads from Tracy Borman's biography of Elizabeth I, which explores the relationships she had with the women in her life. These women brought out the best and the worst of Elizabeth, who could be loyal and kind but also cruel and vindictive. They all influenced Elizabeth's carefully-cultivated image as Gloriana, The Virgin Queen.
