The story of the many suitors of Elizabeth I—one of the most eligible brides in 16th century Europe In the only history available on this ever-fascinating subject, readers will meet the many men who competed fruitlessly for Elizabeth's hand and affections. From her childhood—overshadowed by the ...
Elizabeth’s ambassador had written from Paris, early in 1573, “because they are rather thick than deep or great. They upon the blunt end of his nose are great and deep, how much to be disliked may be as it pleaseth God to move the heart of the beholder.” There had been little in such descriptions...