Detailed account of Queen Elizabeth's early years when she barely survived to be ready to be Queen. ( )

It has more specific cites of historical relevant information versus speculation than some other biographies of Elizabeth I. ( )

Her early years were quite difficult but they made her into one of the greatest queens in history. ( )

It was interesting, and I got over half way through, then I just gave up....... It was so dense, and this man he actually used the term "An abused child"..... but he never really delves into much depth about anything...... There isn't much personal about Elizabeth as I imagined/hoped there would be.

There are many bits & pieces, for instance I didn't know that Edward's councilors & Elizabeth were a greedy lot and took most of his property for themselves...... That there was trading & conniving among until they had what they wanted... but when Edward died it all went back under the control of the new regime....

The writing seemed not scholarly, rather chatty at times, yet not contiguous as would a smooth timeline. ( )

Enjoyed this biog of Elizabeth's early years, I was disappointed when it ended. Pity he hasn't written a continuation yet. ( )