She had many good qualities. Even at her death, she was able to inspire and create affection from those who came in contact with her. The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Monarchy . Oxford University Press, 1988. This book is a very good source for various pictures and basic information about the British Monarchy.
Many pictures are in color and are extremely detailed.
It is also a great source of visual resources. Bloody Mary . It contains quite a bit of information, including how she dealt with problems such as religion, her peers, and suitors. Mary I . It gives an in-depth idea of how Mary's early life may have been influenced by King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.