The Reign and Life of Queen Elizabeth I
Politics, Culture, and Society
(Sprache: Englisch)
This textbook provides an overview of the long reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), a highly significant female ruler in a time of great change. It offers an accessible yet detailed survey of the events of her life and reign, followed by thematic chapters...
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This textbook provides an overview of the long reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), a highly significant female ruler in a time of great change. It offers an accessible yet detailed survey of the events of her life and reign, followed by thematic chapters exploring key aspects of her time in power and the wider context of politics, culture and society in early modern England. Topics covered range from the composition of the queen's Privy Council; the 'Other' in Elizabethan England; assassination attempts; friendship; entertainment; and dreams. Gathering a great deal of cutting-edge and original research from one of the foremost scholars of Elizabeth's reign, this book is an essential companion for students and a crucial reference work for researchers.
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Part I. Politics and Religion .- 1. Coronation .- 2. Privy Council .- 3. Parliament .- 4. Archbishops of Canterbury .- 5. Courtships and Favorites .- 6. Potential Heirs to the Throne .- 7. Ambassadors at Elizabeth's Court .- 8. Assassination Attempts, Plots, and Rebellions .- 9. The Spanish Armada .- Part II. Society and Culture .- 10. Elizabeth's England and Others .- 11. Mirrors .- 12. Dreams .- 13. Women Friends of Queen Elizabeth .- 14. Slander, Gossip, and Rumors .- 15. Elizabeth's Pleasures.
Autoren-Porträt von Carole Levin
Carole Levin is Willa Cather Professor of History at the University of Nebraska, USA, where she specializes in early modern English women's and cultural history.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Carole Levin
- 2022, 1st ed. 2022, XVII, 303 Seiten, 16 farbige Abbildungen, Maße: 15,5 x 23,5 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Springer, Berlin
- ISBN-10: 3030930084
- ISBN-13: 9783030930080
Sprache:
Englisch
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