![]() Each faced personal sacrifices and emotional dilemmas in her pursuit of political power. ![]() Elizabeth I and Victoria each gave their name to an age, presiding over long periods when Britain made significant progress in the growth of empire, prestige, and power. Without Mary II and Anne, the Glorious Revolution of 1688 might not have taken place. With the exception of Mary I, they are among England's most successful monarchs. In the last millennium there have been only six English female sovereigns: Mary I and Elizabeth I, Mary II and Anne, Victoria and Elizabeth II. Maureen Waller has written a fascinating narrative history-a brilliant combination of drama and biographical insight on the British monarchy-of the six women who have ruled England in their own names. ![]()
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