
- 240 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Men Who Would Be King
About this book
"Splendid stuff, 'history with attitude.' Written with energy and aplomb."
â The Times (London)
The colorful, often tempestuous courtships of Queen Elizabeth I of England (the "virgin Queen") are brought to breathtaking life in The Men Who Would Be King, a thrilling, utterly fascinating popular history by Josephine Ross. The highly respected author of The Winter Queen and The Tudors, Ross captures all the splendors of the royal court, and all the delicious intrigues surrounding the romances of the powerful daughter of King Henry VIII during her glorious reign. The Men Who Would Be King is spirited British history, captivating and eminently readable, that will equally delight fans of historical nonfiction, Tudor aficionados, and anyone who loves the bestselling novels of Philippa Gregory.
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Table of contents
- Dedication
- 1 The Early Years
- 2 âThe Matter of the Admiralâ
- 3 âThe Question of the Dayâ
- 4 âA Great Resort of Wooersâ
- 5 The Queen in Love
- 6 âThe Weal of the Kingdomâ
- 7 The Brothers of France
- 8 A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go
- 9 Mistress of England
- Illustrations
- Index
- Acknowledgments
- Credits
- Copyright
- About the Publisher