The queen's bed: an intimate history of Elizabeth's court 9780374239787, 9781429949163, 0374239789

Elizabeth I acceded to the throne in 1558, restoring the Protestant faith to England. At the heart of the new queen’s co

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English Pages 480 pages; cm Year 2014

The queen's bed: an intimate history of Elizabeth's court
9780374239787, 9781429949163, 0374239789

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