STRACHEY Lytton - Queen Elizabeth and the Earl of Essex. A tragic story - 1937

A dazzling story about the love of a great figure, a ruler and a woman after whom an era in the history of England was named, Elizabeth Tudor and the Earl of Essex. "Elizabeth and Essex. A Tragic History" is an interesting biography of these two lovers written in an original and unique way. If you are a lover of history or thrilling romances, this book is for you!

After the death of the controversial Henry VIII, England is torn by religious conflicts. After the brief reign of Mary Stuart, the crown is assumed by Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII and one of his executed wives. The Elizabethan era begins. For most of this monarch's reign, there is a hard-fought struggle for supremacy with Spain. In 1588, the Great Armada is defeated and Spain's sea power is broken. A young Earl of Essex shows up at the court of the now-immature queen. A fiery romance erupts between the two men.

In the pages of a biography of Queen Elizabeth Tudor, Lytton Strachey unfolds the story of thoughts, deeds and vivid emotions between this pair of lovers. "Elizabeth and Essex. A Tragic History" is a book written with incredible craftsmanship and taste, sophisticated language and knowledge of the historical realities of the time.

"Rój" Publishing Society, Warsaw 1937

Format: 240 x 160 mm, 270s.

Hardcover, original, with gilt lettering and decoration on the front. Cards inside clean, no losses. Nice condition.