The Reign of Elizabeth 1558-1603 (Oxford History of England)

by J.B.Black (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1963

  $3.39

  Few rulers have impressed themselves so forcefully on the memory and imagination of their people as Queen Elizabeth I. 'Elizabethan England' was, in a very real sense, Elizabeth's England, and the country she left behind when she died was a kingdom that had won a commanding position among the great powers of Europe. This book, first published in The Oxford History of England covers all aspects of the reign of Elizabeth, encompassing social and cultural history as well as political and economic. Among the principal issues it deals with are the Religious Settlement, England's relations with foreign powers, notably France and the Netherlands, Mary Stuart's challenge to the succession, the Armada, and the Irish problem. In the sphere of the arts, particular attention is paid to drama and poetry, and developments in the sciences are also discussed.

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  Paperback
  1994

  $8.42

  This study covers all aspects of the reign of Elizabeth I. The first section of the book deals with religious settlement, England's relations with France, Mary Stuart and the succession, and the critical years of 1568-75. There then follows a series of chapters which examine Catholic and Puritan challenges to the establishment, and the economic, social, literary, artistic, scientific and cultural features of the age. Then come a number of chronological chapters which look at relations with the Netherlands, the execution of Mary Stuart, the Armada and the later years of the reign. The final chapter is devoted to the Irish problem.