In this intimate account of the remarkable cultural flowering of Elizabethan England, Susan Watkins takes readers to the heart of one of history's most extraordinary tales. The author skillfully recreates court life, not only in the great palaces along the Thames from Greenwich to Windsor but also in the nearly 60 royal houses that were Elizabeth's inheritance. 200 color illustrations. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.