Elizabeth and Essex

A Tragic History

Autori

• Lytton Strachey

Parametri

Pagine

312pagine

Tempo di lettura

11ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Saggistica
• Storia

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The tumultuous romance between Elizabeth I and Robert Devereux unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue and power struggles in Elizabethan England. Beginning in 1587, their relationship is marked by intense attraction, passionate disputes, and a fierce contest for influence, culminating in the tragic beheading of Essex in 1601. The narrative also features vivid portrayals of key historical figures like Francis Bacon and Walter Raleigh, highlighting their roles in a court dominated by the formidable Queen.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002

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