In Queen Elizabeth, Mandell Creighton offers a detailed and insightful look into the life and reign of one of England's most famous monarchs. Creighton skillfully navigates through Elizabeth's tumultuous upbringing, her struggle to establish power in a male-dominated society, and her eventual reign as one of the most successful rulers in English history.

What sets this biography apart is Creighton's ability to humanize Queen Elizabeth, showcasing her vulnerabilities and the challenges she faced on her journey to the throne. Through his meticulous research and engaging writing style, Creighton brings the queen and her era to life, providing readers with a rich and nuanced understanding of this legendary figure.

Queen Elizabeth is a must-read for history enthusiasts, offering a compelling blend of political intrigue, personal drama, and cultural insights. Creighton's masterful storytelling and deep knowledge of the period make this biography a standout work that sheds new light on one of England's most iconic rulers.

Book Description:
"The Princess Elizabeth of England was born at Greenwich, between three and four of the afternoon of September 7, 1533. Her birth was a matter of small rejoicing to her parents, who were sorely disappointed that their first-born was not a boy." So begins this short, but stirring biography by the British historian, Mandell Creighton, of the magnificent last monarch of the Tudor dynasty. We see Elizabeth in constant peril during the turbulent and ineffectual reigns of Edward VI and Mary. At her accession, her country is little better than an appendage of the Spanish state. By the end of her reign, England has become a major power. Creighton writes that, "Elizabeth's imperishable claim to greatness lies in her instinctive sympathy with her people. She felt, rather than understood, the possibilities which lay before England, and she set herself to the task of slowly exhibiting, and impressing them on the national mind."