Elizabeth reigned over England for almost 45 years. The links below provide an overview of the political climate throughout her reign.
The Reign of Elizabeth: An overview of major political developments during Elizabeth's reign, provided by a professor at the University of Wisconsin. This site also includes links to important people in Elizabeth's reign.
Elizabethan Exploration and Foreign Policy: An overview of English relationships with Ireland, Spain, and the New World. Another site from the University of Wisconsin, this provides maps and links to more in-depth treatment of the specific topics.
Elizabeth I: The Most Elusive Bride in History: A discussion of the politics behind the "Virgin Queen's" decisions to never marry, provided by Hanover College's History Department. This offers a thorough analysis of the factors that helped shape her opinions about marriage.
The Reign of Elizabeth: An overview of major political developments during Elizabeth's reign, provided by a professor at the University of Wisconsin. This site also includes links to important people in Elizabeth's reign.
Elizabethan Exploration and Foreign Policy: An overview of English relationships with Ireland, Spain, and the New World. Another site from the University of Wisconsin, this provides maps and links to more in-depth treatment of the specific topics.
Elizabeth I: The Most Elusive Bride in History: A discussion of the politics behind the "Virgin Queen's" decisions to never marry, provided by Hanover College's History Department. This offers a thorough analysis of the factors that helped shape her opinions about marriage.