It Was A Male-Dominated World
Elizabeth I succeeded her sister on the throne when she was only 25 years old. Queen Elizabeth had to stand her ground in a male-dominated realm as the second-ever female in the court. That meant keeping her beauty and freshness as long as possible; back then, men were more likely to speak with her if she could keep their attention. Her unmarried status made her job considerably more difficult.
It Was A Male Dominated World
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