All the Queen’s Men: The Competition to Marry Elizabeth I by Sophie Shorland Groundswell Speaker 2024 magnificent

magnificent

wash your hands (because they certainly didn't) and explore this gross and gruesome history of the human body

a local landscape and an ancient craft

Equal parts transporting and beautiful

set up her sister Ceridwen with a man rich enough to look after her

All the Queen’s Men: The Competition to Marry Elizabeth I by Sophie Shorland Groundswell Speaker 2024 magnificentDATE OF RELEASE: 1 OCT 2026 The throne of England hung in the balance, and every prince in Europe wanted to claim it. When Elizabeth I ascended the throne in 1558 she became the most eligible woman in Europe. All saw the same prize: marry Elizabeth, rule England. Ambassadors flooded her court, armed with portraits, jewels and marriage proposals from princes, archdukes and kings. Sweden promised mountains of silver. Spain offered imperial protection.