The "Phoenix Portrait", by Nicholas Hilliard, 1575.
These are links to some of Queen Elizabeth I's written works and speeches:
Modern History Sourcebook: Queen Elizabeth I of England This is part of Fordham University's "Internet Modern History Sourcebook", designed to provide primary sources.
The Works of Queen Elizabeth I: Includes links to works written by Elizabeth I, and also points out any questions in authorship. This is part of "Luminarium", a not-for-profit site that provides access to materials from English Literature.
A Message to Her Army at Tilbury: Perhaps one of the Queen's most well known speeches, given to her army gathered at Tilbury, while waiting for an attack from the Spanish Armada.
Modern History Sourcebook: Queen Elizabeth I of England This is part of Fordham University's "Internet Modern History Sourcebook", designed to provide primary sources.
The Works of Queen Elizabeth I: Includes links to works written by Elizabeth I, and also points out any questions in authorship. This is part of "Luminarium", a not-for-profit site that provides access to materials from English Literature.
A Message to Her Army at Tilbury: Perhaps one of the Queen's most well known speeches, given to her army gathered at Tilbury, while waiting for an attack from the Spanish Armada.