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The two reigns - both unusually long - could scarcely have been more different. Queen Elizabeth I brought a much needed (and appreciated) stability to England at a key moment in the history of the nation. Queen Elizabeth II has, by contrast, been the constitutional monarch par excellence.

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, this volume featuring some of the most influential women in world history. Fort Raphael Publishing has collected seven of the most important and iconic speeches of all time, all of which were written and delivered by the most important women of their respective eras.

Dive into the intriguing world of Queen Elizabeths court through a rich tapestry of memoirs drawn from various sources, meticulously compiled and interpreted by Lucy Aikin. Experience the captivating stories and insights that paint a vivid portrait of one of historys most iconic monarchs, narrated by Cathy Barratt.

Elizabeth Stern was just two and a half years old when her family emigrated from Poland to Pittsburgh. My Mother and I tells the poignant story of Sterns journey of Americanization, revealing how this transformation ultimately estranged her from her parents. Sterns father, a traditional village rabbi, imposes strict expectations on her, enrolling her in Hebrew lessons at the tender age of four to prepare her for a future as the wife of a rabbi or scholar, while opposing her education in high school. Meanwhile, her mother strives to open doors for Elizabeth, although she herself struggles to ...

In this grand and thrilling narrative, the acclaimed biographer of Magellan, Columbus, and Marco Polo brings alive the singular life and adventures of Sir Francis Drake, the pirate/explorer/admiral whose mastery of the seas during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I changed the course of history...

Powerful and influential kings have long dominated our view of global history, their queens often relegated to the shadows, their influence, deeds and sacrifices unacknowledged and lost in the passing of time. But not anymore… This book chronicles the forgotten queens from across the globe –...

This Country of Ours, Part 7, by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall. Another fine history book for children! Published in 1917, Marshall’s book of stories from the history of the United States begins with accounts of exploration and settlement, and ends with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. This is Part 7: Stories of the United States under the Constitution, from chapter 64 (Washington First in War, First in Peace) to chapter 99 (Wilson - The Great War).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-country-of-ours-part-7-by-henrietta-elizabeth-marshall--6739930/...

This Country of Ours, Part 6, by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall. Another fine history book for children! Published in 1917, Marshall’s book of stories from the history of the United States begins with accounts of exploration and settlement, and ends with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. This is Part 6: Stories of the Struggle for Liberty, from chapter 51 (The Boston Tea-Party) to chapter 63 (A Turning Point in the World's History).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-country-of-ours-part-6-by-henrietta-elizabeth-marshall--6739843/support.

This Country of Ours, Part 5, by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall. Another fine history book for children! Published in 1917, Marshall’s book of stories from the history of the United States begins with accounts of exploration and settlement, and ends with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. This is Part 5: Stories of the French in America, from chapter 45 (How the Mississippi was Discovered) to chapter 50 (The Rebellion of Pontiac).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-country-of-ours-part-5-by-henrietta-elizabeth-marshall--6739773/support.

This Country of Ours, Part 2, by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall. Another fine history book for children! Published in 1917, Marshall’s book of stories from the history of the United States begins with accounts of exploration and settlement, and ends with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. This is Part 2: Stories of Virginia, from chapter 13 (Captain John Smith) to chapter 21 (The Knights of the Golden Horseshoe).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-country-of-ours-part-2-by-henrietta-elizabeth-marshall--6739029/support.

This Country of Ours, Part 4, by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall. Another fine history book for children! Published in 1917, Marshall’s book of stories from the history of the United States begins with accounts of exploration and settlement, and ends with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. This is Part 4: Stories of the Middle and Southern Colonies, from chapter 35 (The Founding of Maryland) to chapter 44 (The Founding of Georgia).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-country-of-ours-part-4-by-henrietta-elizabeth-marshall--6739744/support.

This Country of Ours, Part 3, by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall. Another fine history book for children! Published in 1917, Marshall’s book of stories from the history of the United States begins with accounts of exploration and settlement, and ends with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. This is Part 3: Stories of New England, from chapter 22 (The Story of the Pilgrim Fathers) to chapter 34 (The Witches of Salem).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-country-of-ours-part-3-by-henrietta-elizabeth-marshall--6739239/support.

This Country of Ours, Part 1, by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall. Another fine history book for children! Published in 1917, Marshall’s book of stories from the history of the United States begins with accounts of exploration and settlement, and ends with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. This is Part 1: Stories of Explorers and Pioneers, from Leif Ericson to Sir Walter Raleigh. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-country-of-ours-part-1-by-henrietta-elizabeth-marshall--6738348/support.