Elizabeth I (Profiles in Power)
by Christopher Haigh
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Author: Christopher HaighEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-10-05
ISBN: 0582437547
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Longman
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Book Review: A Harsh Perspective of Elizabeth I
Summary: 3 Stars
Haigh has a good point about Elizabeth being concerned about her image, but is very harsh in portraying her as simply lucky in what success she has. He argues that she is very indecisive throughout her rule as evidenced particularly in her handling of religion. Unsure as to whether she should acceed to Catholic or Reformist demands, she ended up making concessions for both, to create the more current form of religion. Ultimately, Haigh concludes that as much as Elizabeth I concentrated on her image, she ended her reign relatively unpopular and not as successful as historians have portrayed her in the past. While Elizabeth I's previous historians may have been to generous in their assessments, Elizabeth certainly had more direct effect on her country and rule than Haigh gives her credit for in his work.
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