The Courtships of Queen Elizabeth. A History of the Various Negotiations for Her Marriage 12+

📕 Martin Hume disregards passion and "non-political philanderings" in this consideration of the reasons Elizabeth remained the "Virgin Queen., Hume concludes "That a strong modern England was rendered possible mainly by the boldness, astuteness, and activity of Elizabeth" and attempts to show "how masterly her policy was, and how entirely personal to herself."