The Tudor period (1485 to 1603) is often seen as the birth of an English national identity, symbolized by the iconic figure of Elizabeth I. This era marked the end of the Wars of the Roses, the establishment of the Anglican Church, successful defenses against foreign threats, and the beginnings of empire. It also produced a remarkable generation of musical composers like Thomas Tallis and William Byrd, alongside the flourishing of English poetry and drama, highlighted by Ben Jonson, Christopher Marlowe, and William Shakespeare. However, it was also a time of rebellion, invasion fears, sectarian conflict, and growing concerns over dynastic succession. The narrative offers a compelling year-by-year account of this tumultuous period, enriched with extensive quotes from contemporary sources and accompanied by stunning images, including portraits, maps, and artifacts. Authoritative and visually captivating, this work is crafted by a knowledgeable scholar, bringing this glorious era of English history to life. It serves as an ideal gift for anyone intrigued by 16th-century England.
Susan Doran Knihy
Britská historička, ktorej primárne štúdie sa sústredia na vládu Alžbety I., sa zvlášť zameriava na tému manželstva a následníctva. Jej práca skúma zložitosť rannej modernej britskej a európskej histórie a ponúka hlboký pohľad na politické a spoločenské otázky tej doby. Svoje rozsiahle znalosti tiež prináša do svojej akademickej práce ako pedagóg na Oxfordskej univerzite.
