Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I The Mother and Daughter Who Forever Changed British History by Tracy Borman

 I am a big fan of Tracy Borman, and I loved her new book. It’s amazing that the relationship between these two Queens has not been examined before in a book, and she is the perfect person to do it. Vivid writing and meticulous research bring these extraordinary women to life.

Fierce and ambitious, Anne Boleyn’s personality did not seem very maternal, but once she had her daughter, everything changed. She lavished as much attention on her as she could, and spent a great deal on her clothes and necessities. She also took great care with her education, even leaving instructions for her future education. Anne even wanted to breastfeed her! This was extremely unusual in those days, and quickly stamped on by Henry VIII. This does great credit to Anne, who could have blamed Elizabeth for not being the long-hoped for son.

Anne would have been proud of her daughter Elizabeth 1, a great Queen. Tracy Borman examines the closeness and affection that she felt for her mother, and the great influence that her mother had on her, especially in religion. She also shows how Elizabeth trusted and relied on members of her maternal family. Elizabeth 1 became the Queen that Anne Boleyn never had the chance to be.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in Tudor, or Royal history.

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.