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The Acclaimed Saga Of England's Virgin Queen
One of the most important rulers in history, Elizabeth I came to the throne at a time when England was under threat of annexation from abroad and collapse from within.When she died after a reign of 45 years, she left behind a nation protected by the greatest navy on earth and in the midst of a cultural explosion she made possible.
Hosted by the world-renowned historian David Starkey (author of Elizabeth: The Struggle For The Throne) Elizabeth explores the life and rule of the woman who gave her name to an era.A compelling blend of dramatic re-creations and incisive commentary brings alive the courtly intrigues and epic conflicts that shaped her reign, opens a window into the Queen's private struggles and convictions, and examines her monumental legacy.
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