Neil Younger Knihy

Focusing on the life of Sir Christopher Hatton, this account delves into his role as an Elizabethan politician and courtier, highlighting his loyalty to a Protestant queen while also serving as a patron for Catholics. The narrative offers insights into the intricate religious politics during Elizabeth's reign, revealing the complexities of Hatton's character and his influence in a turbulent era.

Reassesses the national war effort during the Elizabethan wars against Spain (1585-1603). Drawing on a mass of hitherto neglected sources, it finds a political system in much better health than has been thought, revising many existing assumptions about the weaknesses of the state in the face of military change. -- .