between Scylla and Charybdis
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"Between Scylla and Charybdis" is a phrase that often illustrates a situation where one must choose between two dangers. In Alison Weir's "The Life of Elizabeth I," this metaphor reflects Queen Elizabeth I's struggles in navigating the treacherous political landscape of her time. Elizabeth faced constant threats from both internal factions and external powers, making her reign a balancing act of alliances and conflicts.
Throughout the book, Weir details how Elizabeth...
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