| The Men Who Would Be King Contributor(s): Ross, Josephine (Author) |
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ISBN: 0062190881 ISBN-13: 9780062190888 Publisher: William Morrow & Company OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - Biography & Autobiography | Royalty |
| Dewey: 942.055 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.3" W x 7.9" (0.35 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - 16th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Splendid stuff, 'history with attitude.' Written with energy and aplomb." The colorful, often tempestuous courtships of Queen Elizabeth I of England (the "virgin Queen") are brought to breathtaking life in The Men Who Would Be King, a thrilling, utterly fascinating popular history by Josephine Ross. The highly respected author of The Winter Queen and The Tudors, Ross captures all the splendors of the royal court, and all the delicious intrigues surrounding the romances of the powerful daughter of King Henry VIII during her glorious reign. The Men Who Would Be King is spirited British history, captivating and eminently readable, that will equally delight fans of historical nonfiction, Tudor aficionados, and anyone who loves the bestselling novels of Philippa Gregory. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ross, Josephine: - Josephine Ross studied English at London University. Upon graduating, she worked for Vogue magazine before being commissioned to write her first book. Since then, she has written television drama scripts and a number of histories and biographies, including The Tudors and The Monarchy of Britain. She lives in London with her husband, the historian James Chambers. |
