Queen Elizabeth

"Queen Elizabeth" by Edward Spencer Beesly is the story of England's iconic queen, exploring her life and reign. It shows how Queen Elizabeth I handled tough situations, her smart political moves, and the important events that happened while she was the queen. The book introduces Queen Elizabeth as the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, explaining the problems she had early in life when she was declared not legitimate after her mother's execution. The story tells about her young life, especially how she carefully made her way through the risky political situation during her half-sister Mary I's time as queen. She made important alliances and cleverly stayed away from getting involved in plans against the queen. Elizabeth's early life shaped her into a strong and smart leader, preparing her for when she became queen.