Elizabeth: The Forgotten Years

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In Elizabeth: The Forgotten Years, renowned British historian John Guy studies the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Guy examines primary sources that were lost in history to describe the relationship between gender and power. Becoming the Queen of England in a world dominated by men, Elizabeth faced many challenges not experienced by monarch before her. Guy analyzes Elizabeth’s approach to following issues: war and foreign policy, playing favorites with officials, and the politics of the court. Through the analysis of each previous point, Guy argues that Elizabeth overcame great odds, relying on planning and a “masterful exercise in political ventriloquism” to succeed in a culture that was hostile to female leadership. Guy challenges the portrayal of Queen Elizabeth as an all-powerful monarch, emphasizing that Queen Elizabeth was a great political planner but also an individual that experienced emotion. …show more content…
Elizabeth was the product of King Henry VIII, infamous for the execution of his wives, and Anne Boleyn. Guy introduces Elizabeth with an anecdote of her letters being pre-written to announce the birth of a prince. Letters had to be modified to account for the female birth and from her birth forward a notion of “second best” would be used to describe Elizabeth. After the death of Queen Mary, Elizabeth was next in the succession for the throne. Elizabeth, unmarried, took power during a tumultuous time and was forced to adapt to the system created by her predecessor or fail. One crucial change that Queen Elizabeth made was in regard to foreign

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