Elizabeth I : Second Edition (2nd ed)

This work seeks to analyze Elizabeth I's exercise of political power.

Work on the continuing strength of Catholicism and the commitment of zealous Protestants; on the influence of the aristocracy; on the machinations of politicians in council, court and parliament; and on the planning and conduct of military and naval campaigns - has changed the context in which Elizabeth should be seen.Elizabeth's problems as queen included not only what she should do about marriage, the succession, religion, political malcontents and threats from abroad, but also how she could reach her own decisions and have them enforced.

Elizabeth faced not only problems of policy, but problems of power, and this "Profile" examines how she wielded the limited power she had.