
Available in paperback for the first time, this is a classic account of the reign of Elizabeth, and of the political, economic, social, literary, artistic, scientific, and cultural features that made it one of the richest periods in British history. It ranges from the Religious Settlement, England's relations with France, and the succession to Catholic and Puritan challenges to the establishement, the execution of Mary Stuart, the Armada, the Irish problem, and the later years of her reign.
This work investigates the political, social, and cultural evolution of England during the forty-five-year reign of Elizabeth I. J. B. Black, a noted historian of the period, synthesizes archival records and contemporary accounts to construct a comprehensive narrative of the Elizabethan era. The text argues that the stability and prosperity of the period were contingent upon the Queen's management of complex religious, economic, and geopolitical pressures.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Historians and scholars frequently cite this volume as a foundational, classic reference for understanding the complexities of the Elizabethan state. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which provides a rigorous and detailed examination of the era's administrative and diplomatic challenges.
Page Count:
592
Publication Date:
1994-02-24
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192852930
ISBN-13:
9780192852939
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