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Elizabeth II, Queen of England! These simple words ring with all the excitement and grandeur of Great Britain's history. A second Elizabeth reigns, and as she takes her place in her country's future, we want to know about her and about England's past. Who were the other ruling queens? When did they live and what effect did they have upon the lives of their people and the peoples of the world? Yes, Queens they were, but some, like Elizabeth, were young when they came to the throne, with all the hopes and dreams of young girls which we can discover in their personal stories.
Geoffrey Trease has written many historical novels for young people, but this true-life story is even more exciting. Here they are, the seven women called to the throne of England during seven perilous periods of history: courageous Maud; faithful Mary, who clung to old-time ways in a changing world; imperious Elizabeth I, who gave her name to an era; Mary II, who revered her father but loved her country more; Anne, under whom England began her conquest of America and India; Victoria, on whose dominions the sun never set; and now, Elizabeth II, gracious heiress to a great tradition.
In this timely and fascinating book, Mr. Trease brings us face to face with these seven queens and allows us to live the excitement and romance of their reigns.
—from the dust jacket
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