Queen Elizabeth by Jacob Abbott
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"Queen Elizabeth" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life of Queen Elizabeth I, detailing her heritage, and the critical events surrounding her rise to the throne, including the tumultuous reign of her father, Henry VIII, and the struggles for legitimacy that marked her early years. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Queen Elizabeth's origins, specifically highlighting the
dramatic backdrop of her mother, Anne Boleyn's, marriage to Henry VIII and the ensuing political upheaval. The chapter unfolds with Elizabeth's lineage, her birth, and the tragic downfall of her mother, showcasing the brutal consequences of courtly intrigues and royal ambitions. Abbott sets the stage for a life marked by hardship and resilience, hinting at the complex relationship between Elizabeth and her half-sister Mary, as well as the challenges Elizabeth would face in claiming her rightful place in a world rife with danger and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Queen Elizabeth Makers of History |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29107 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29107-9 |
| Release Date | Jun 13, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 289 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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