Elizabeth I of England
Bess, the Virgin Queen: Queen Elizabeth I of England. Her life, her writings, her accomplishments and events of her reign.
Admonition to Parliament
A summary of the importance of the Admonition to Parliament. Queen Elizabeth's reaction to it helped shape English church history.
A summary of the importance of the Admonition to Parliament. Queen Elizabeth's reaction to it helped shape English church history.
Elizabeth I Quotations
A few notable quotes from one of the most famous Queens of history.
A few notable quotes from one of the most famous Queens of history.
Elizabeth I - Books and Videos
A selection of books and videos for understanding the life and personality of England's Virgin Queen, Good Queen Bess: Queen Elizabeth I.
A selection of books and videos for understanding the life and personality of England's Virgin Queen, Good Queen Bess: Queen Elizabeth I.
Picture of Queen Elizabeth I - Women's History
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.
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.
Bibliography
Includes works written for adults as well as works written for children and young adults.
Includes works written for adults as well as works written for children and young adults.
Chronology
Key events in the life and reign of Elizabeth.
Key events in the life and reign of Elizabeth.
Elizabeth I
Official British Royalty profile of the last Tudor ruler of England.
Official British Royalty profile of the last Tudor ruler of England.
Elizabeth I: The Virgin Queen
Information targeted for genealogical researchers. Includes some biographical information plus key events during her reign.
Information targeted for genealogical researchers. Includes some biographical information plus key events during her reign.
Elizabeth (Review)
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.
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.
The Faerie Queen - Edmund Spenser
Spenser's "XII Moral Vertues" -- referring to Queen Elizabeth.
Spenser's "XII Moral Vertues" -- referring to Queen Elizabeth.
Family Tree of Elizabeth I
Descendants of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, Elizabeth's paternal grandparents.
Descendants of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, Elizabeth's paternal grandparents.
Grace O'Malley: Queen of the Seas
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.
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.
Grave of Elizabeth I
Two photos of the Westminster Abbey resting place of Queen Elizabeth I.
Two photos of the Westminster Abbey resting place of Queen Elizabeth I.
Grower-Armada Portrait
One of the better-known images of Queen Elizabeth I.
One of the better-known images of Queen Elizabeth I.
Queen Elizabeth I: Against the Spanish Armada
Excerpt from her speech at a turning point of history.
Excerpt from her speech at a turning point of history.
Queen Elizabeth I: Historical Facts
A biographical essay, with the most important facts and events of her life and reign. No bibliography or footnotes or sources, unfortunately.
A biographical essay, with the most important facts and events of her life and reign. No bibliography or footnotes or sources, unfortunately.
Selected Writing and Speeches
Texts written by Queen Elizabeth I of England. Good original source material.
Texts written by Queen Elizabeth I of England. Good original source material.
To Her Army at Tilbury, 1588
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.
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.
Works of Elizabeth I
Links to poems, speeches and letters of Elizabeth available on the net.
Links to poems, speeches and letters of Elizabeth available on the net.