Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I

The Mother and Daughter Who Forever Changed British History

De: Tracy Borman

Narrado por: Tracy Borman

Anne Boleyn may be best known for losing her head, but as Tudor expert Tracy Borman reveals in a book that recasts British history, her greatest legacy lies in the path-breaking reign of her daughter, Elizabeth.

Much of the fascination with Britain’s legendary Tudors centers around the dramas surrounding Henry VIII and his six wives and Elizabeth I’s rumored liaisons. Yet the most fascinating relationship in that historic era may well be that between the mother and daughter who, individually and collectively, changed the course of British history.

The future Queen Elizabeth was not yet three when her mother, Anne Boleyn, was beheaded on May 19, 1536, on Henry’s order, incensed that she had not given him a son and tired of her contentious nature. Elizabeth had been raised away from court, rarely even seeing Anne; and after her death, Henry tried in every way to erase Anne’s presence and memory. At that moment in history, few could have predicted that mother and daughter would each leave enduring, and interlocked, legacies. Yet as Tracy Borman reveals in this first-ever joint portrait, both women broke the mold for British queens and for women in general at the time. Anne was instrumental in reforming and reshaping forever Britain’s religious traditions, and her years of wielding power over a male-dominated court provided an inspiring role model for Elizabeth’s glittering, groundbreaking 45-year reign. Indeed, Borman shows how much Elizabeth—most visibly by refusing to ever marry, but in many other more subtle ways that defined her court—was influenced by her mother’s legacy.

In its originality, Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I sheds new light on two of history’s most famous women—the private desires, hopes, and fears that lay behind their dazzling public personas, and the surprising influence each had on the other during and after their lifetimes. In the process, Tracy Borman reframes our understanding of the entire Tudor era.

©2023 Tracy Borman (P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

Great book!

Such a great book on the lives of Elizabeth I and her mother Queen Anne Boleyn. It’s tragic that they did not spend much time together in life but it’s wonderful that Elizabeth never forgot her mother.

History made real

This work seems well research and although I was familiar with both mother & daughter, since Elizabeth had been so young when she lost her mother, I had never guessed at the connections between them. I loved learning about the Boleyns throughout history, but especially Elizabeth’s devotion to her mother.

Refreshing Perspective, Elegantly Written

It was time we learned the full truth about Elizabeth and her Mother. Thoroughly researched and presented Borman captured my imagination for a beautiful stroll through Tudor/ Elizabethan England with style and finesse. I love how she brought to life previously neglected characters and storylines from that era. 10 stars!!

informative

Very interesting history of Anne Boylen and Queen Elizabeth the 1st. I feel like Anne got the last laugh, by having her daughter become Queen and reign for many years.

Historical Persons Come Alive

I enjoyed how the author made these historical characters come alive and highlighted the personal relationships amidst the happenings known of history.

Informative

Informative and often referenced sources. A generally good read, if a touch on the dry side. I would pick up more books by this author.

Loved it.

I loved hearing the actual written history added in. The story flowed very well. The narrator/author did a good job of keeping the feel of the story real and not like reading a textbook.

Fantastic!

Loved the way this author walked us through both mother and daughter all the while tying them together.

Best autobiography of Anne and Elizabeth I

Tracy Boorman is just awesome so glad she narrated as well. When is she getting her OBE

Great historical facts!

Having Tracy read the book herself is delightful- such an excellent historian. And I can picture in my mind how something looks and feels just from her words.