She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth
by Helen Castor
Before Elizabeth I became England’s celebrated queen, other women had already claimed and exercised the crown. In She-Wolves, Helen Castor examines the female rulers who preceded Elizabeth, exploring their authority, political struggles, and lasting place in the history of the English monarchy.
About This Book
She-Wolves explores the lives and rule of the women who governed England before Elizabeth I.
Helen Castor examines female sovereignty in English history and the political realities surrounding it.
The book places these rulers within the broader context of monarchy, power, and gender.
It offers a historical perspective on the women who shaped England before Elizabeth’s reign.
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