Life of William Davison (Classic Reprint): Secretary of State and Privy Counsellor to Queen Elizabeth - Couverture souple

Nicholas Harris Nicolas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331690765 ISBN 13 : 9781331690764

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A thorough portrait of a pivotal Elizabethan statesman.

This biography follows William Davison, Queen Elizabeth’s secretary of state, through his career, conscience, and the political trials that tested him. The book examines his integrity, his role in key decisions, and the personal costs of serving a powerful monarch in a turbulent era.

Davison’s life is traced from uncertain beginnings to his rise in court circles, his alliance with figures like Burleigh and Essex, and the intense pressures of imperial politics. It sheds light on the factors that shaped his judgments and how his beliefs influenced events at the heart of Elizabethan government.
What you’ll experience

• A clear narrative of Davison’s career, responsibilities, and significant conflicts.
• Context on the political dynamics of Elizabeth I’s court and the people who shaped it.
• Insight into Davison’s inner conflicts, loyalties, and how they affected his public actions.

Ideal for readers of biographies of early modern Britain and those curious about the administration of Elizabeth I.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331690765
• ISBN 13: 9781331690764
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 376
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