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In the Days of Queen Elizabeth

Eva March Tappan

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .I know well that35 what your Majesty commands is ever the thing which is best.”

“She’s a child of wisdom,” declared Henry with a smile of gratification, “and I’ll do more for her than anyone can guess.” Then said he to Elizabeth:—

“It shall be brought about that you shall become the bride of some great man. If any German emperor plays you false, he shall feel the weight of my hand. How would it please your Grace to marry a prince of Portugal?” he asked playfully, for he was in a rarely good humor, “or perhaps Philip of Spain? Philip will be a king, and he would make you a great lady. Would it please you to wed one that would make you a queen?”

“Far rather would I wed one that I could make a king,” answered the child, drawing herself up to her full height.

“What!” cried the king, his face changing in a moment, and his eyes flashing omin. . . Read More

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I had a very old copy of this book in my collection for years and years without having really looked at it. When I finally decided to read it, I realized that it wasn't a straight historical work, but rather written for young adult readers. I hadn't realized this before, given the generic style of t

Read for AO Y8. Longer chapters but very interesting read. Would read this again...krb 2/16/21

This was incredibly interesting. One of my favorite Tappan biographies so far. It touched on the loves of so many people I didn't know well and gave a peak into each of their lives.

Written in 1902 for 6th grade and up, it's a fascinating read. Author did well to present empathetic views of all players from her predecessor Queen Mary to her cousin Mary Queen of Scotts with negligible if any bias in perspective. The same on the count of religion. Punctuation & writing aren't alw