Photographs, illustrations, and text provide information about life in England before and during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, covering the years between 1533 and 1603, discussing the Queen's court, conditions in London, foreign affairs, and other topics.

Four centuries after her death, Elizabeth I remains a powerful and fascinating figure.

"Explores the representation of old age in Elizabethan England."--BLACKWELL'S.

One of England's most fascinating monarchs is brought to life in this hands-on study for young minds. Combining projects, pictures, and sidebars with an authoritative biography, children will develop an understanding of the Reformation, Shakespearean England, and how Elizabeth's 45-year reign set the stage for the English Renaissance and marshaled her country into a chief military power. Providing 21 activities, from singing a madrigal and growing a knot garden to creating a period costume--complete with a neck ruff and a cloak for the queen's court--readers will experience a sliver of life in the Elizabethan age. For those who wish to delve deeper, a time line, online resources, and a reading list are included to aid in further study.

"The Age of Elizabeth (1547-1603)" by various and edited by Kenneth Bell and S. E. Winbolt is a collection of ballads, diary excerpts, letters, and other reports and documents that encompass the Elizabethan era. From Lady Jane Grey to the act against the execution of bulls, this text sends readers diving right into history in an authentic, immersive, and often overlooked way that allows audiences to see not just the big moments in history but the smaller elements of daily life in and around the court as well.