Gloriana: The Years of Elizabeth I

This well-preserved hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. A dust jacket is not present. Gloriana: The Years of Elizabeth I by Mary M. Luke is a historical biography that focuses on the later years of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign. It is the final book in Luke’s Tudor trilogy, following Catherine, the Queen (about Catherine of Aragon) and The Nine Days Queen (about Lady Jane Grey). In Gloriana, Luke explores Elizabeth’s rule from the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 until her death in 1603. The book delves into her political strategies, court intrigues, and relationships with key figures such as Robert Devereux (the Earl of Essex) and Robert Cecil, as well as the challenges she faced in maintaining power. Luke presents Elizabeth as a complex and formidable ruler, skillfully balancing her personal vulnerabilities with her public persona as the Virgin Queen. Mary M. Luke was an American writer and historian best known for her well-researched and engaging biographies on Tudor England, particularly her works on Queen Elizabeth I. Gloriana: The Years of Elizabeth I was published by Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, a New York-based publishing company that operated primarily in the mid-to-late 20th century. The firm was known for publishing a diverse range of books, including biographies, and historical works.