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 Boeken
Een Britse historicus wiens primaire studies zich richten op de regeerperiode van Elizabeth I, met een bijzondere nadruk op de thema's huwelijk en opvolging. Haar werk duikt in de complexiteit van de vroege moderne Britse en Europese geschiedenis en biedt diepgaande inzichten in de politieke en sociale vraagstukken van die tijd. Ze brengt haar uitgebreide kennis mee in haar academische rol als docent aan de Universiteit van Oxford.
