Bess, the Virgin Queen: Queen Elizabeth I of England. Her life, her writings, her accomplishments and events of her reign.
A summary of the importance of the Admonition to Parliament. Queen Elizabeth's reaction to it helped shape English church history.
A few notable quotes from one of the most famous Queens of history.
A selection of books and videos for understanding the life and personality of England's Virgin Queen, Good Queen Bess: Queen Elizabeth I.
In this image, Queen Elizabeth is depicted in her full royal regalia, with ruffle lace collar and plenty of jewels plus her signature curled hairstyle.
Includes works written for adults as well as works written for children and young adults.
Key events in the life and reign of Elizabeth.
Official British Royalty profile of the last Tudor ruler of England.
Information targeted for genealogical researchers. Includes some biographical information plus key events during her reign.
Cate Blanchett review from
Commonweal on the 1999 movie,
Elizabeth. Summary: "Michael Corleone in Tudor drag." She looks at the historical inaccuracies and the image of Elizabeth in this film.
Spenser's "XII Moral Vertues" -- referring to Queen Elizabeth.
Descendants of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, Elizabeth's paternal grandparents.
Article on the life and exploits of Elizabethan-era pirate, Grace O'Malley. Includes a mention of the meeting of O'Malley and Queen Elizabeth herself.
Two photos of the Westminster Abbey resting place of Queen Elizabeth I.
One of the better-known images of Queen Elizabeth I.
Excerpt from her speech at a turning point of history.
A biographical essay, with the most important facts and events of her life and reign. No bibliography or footnotes or sources, unfortunately.
Texts written by Queen Elizabeth I of England. Good original source material.
On the eve of the invasion of the Spanish Armada. Includes the famous line, "I know I have the body of a weak, feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king." PDF file, read with
free Acrobat reader.
Links to poems, speeches and letters of Elizabeth available on the net.
