Elizabeth I

World Leaders Past & Present

by Catherine Bush, Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. (Introduction)

Traces the life of the sixteenth-century British monarch, examines her handling of domestic and international politics, and describes the accomplishments in art, science, and exploration during her reign

Genres: History, Biography

112 pages, Library Binding

First published October 1, 1985

About the author

Catherine Bush loves islands and northern landscapes. She is the author of five novels, including Blaze Island, the Canada Reads long-listed Accusation (2013), the Trillium Award short-listed Claire’s Head (2004), and the national bestselling The Rules of Engagement (2000), also a New York Times Notable Book and a Globe & Mail Best Book of the Year. She lives in Toronto and an old schoolhouse in Eastern Ontario and has spoken internationally about addressing the climate crisis in fiction. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph and Coordinator of the Guelph Creative Writing MFA, based in Toronto. Her nonfiction has appeared in publications including the Globe and Mail, The New York Times Magazine, the literary magazine Brick, Canadian Notes and Queries and the anthology, The Heart Does Break (2009).

Reviews

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Watching the DVD Elizabeth 1, the Golden Age, I became intriqued with this "Virgin Queen" and searched for literature on her. Eliminating four thick books, this was just what I needed to satisfy my curiosity. The movie was amazingly accurate.

[Bradley R. Homer · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an extraordinary time for her to reign for many years and to outlive her enemies and foes. Her story is truly remarkable. Long Live Elizabeth I.