
616. Elizabeth I: The Fall of the Axe (Part 1)
Books Mentioned

“The mention of 'The Fairy Queen' highlights its role in portraying Elizabeth as a figure of glory and power, contributing to the national mythology of England.”

“David Starkey, in his great book on the young Elizabeth, Elizabeth Apprenticeship, describes it as a cross between a chapel and a luxuriously padded cell.”

“Tracy Borman wrote a brilliant book on Anne Boleyn and her relationship to Elizabeth, describing her as having an irresistible je ne sais quoi.”
“Nicola Tallis, who wrote another great book, young Elizabeth, princess, prisoner, queen. She says, little wonder Mary spent much of her time weeping in her chamber.”

“This is a place called Wolf Hall. So it, it seems that Henry is really quite keen on Jane Seymour if he's going off and, you know, meeting the parents, that kind of thing.”
“Tracy Borman in her book on Anne Boleyn points out that enigma was Tudor slang for the female genitals.”