Month: August 2009

Published Date: August 31, 2009 8 Comments on Elizabeth I: The Writer
Elizabeth I: The Writer
Elizabeth I was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife Anne Boleyn who were both patrons of…

Published Date: August 27, 2009 12 Comments on Elizabeth I Portrayals
Elizabeth I Portrayals
Elizabeth I has been portrayed by so many actresses:- Ellen Compton Sarah Bernhardt Flora Robson Bette Davis Jean Simmons Glenda…

Published Date: August 26, 2009 2 Comments on The Shaping of a Monarch
The Shaping of a Monarch
I love David Starkey’s “Elizabeth”, particularly the introduction, because it really helps us to understand what drove this monarch, what…

Published Date: August 23, 2009 10 Comments on Elizabeth I’s Main Achievements
Elizabeth I’s Main Achievements
Elizabeth I ruled England for 44 years, compared to Mary I’s five year rule, Lady jane Grey’s nine day rule…

Published Date: August 21, 2009 14 Comments on Mary I’s Legacy
Mary I’s Legacy
Elizabeth I was the third of Henry VIII’s children to reign over England, following in the footsteps of her step-siblings…
Why Elizabeth I?
Welcome to The Elizabeth Files, a website and blog which has actually sprung out of my initial fascination and obsession…