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Susan Falkman will take us back to mid to late 1500s Britain and the bond between Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9015.
The title of this presentation is "Elizabeth and Her Robin: The Relationship Between Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Robert Dudley."
This program will be presented on Zoom.
Other biographies about Queen Elizabeth I and those surrounding her are All the Queen's men; Elizabeth I and her courtiers by Neville Williams, and Queen Elizabeth I and Her Court by Lisa Hopkins.
Like to read biographies? Find books, journals, and more in the Biography Reference Bank.
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Running a book club? Check out our convenient grab-and-go Book Club To Go service for patrons in book clubs. Each BCTG canvas bag contains ten paperback copies of a book, with titles selected specifically for book clubs because of their discussion-provoking settings, plots, and characters. Since most books are reading club editions, patrons can take advantage of the discussion starters to keep their book club meetings lively.
Contact the Culture & AV division at 330.643.9015 or cadiv@akronlibrary.org for more information.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | History | Books & Writing |
TAGS: | Zoom Program | Virtual Program | Virtual Event | Queen I of England | British History | Biography |
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