Elizabeth I

Quoting from primary and secondary sources, Palmer sets out Elizabeth I's reputation as it has been seen by historians. He then examines key aspects of her life and career to see if this conventional assessment is justified. Marginal notes and questions running parallel with the text provide useful background information and help the reader evaluate the evidence. The book is suitable for GCSE History courses. Like other titles in the "Reputations" series, this book is divided into four sections: the reputation, the background, interpretations, conclusions, each of which includes a time chart, notes on contemporary figures of importance, a book list and an index. The author has written several previous books in the Batsford "World Wide" series, and "Past into Present" series, including "Warfare" and "Government".