Month: August 2009

Published Date: August 31, 2009 8 Comments on Elizabeth I: The Writer
Posted in Catherine Parr Elizabeth General Elizabeth I Writings Elizabeth Personality The Reign of Elizabeth I

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
Posted in Elizabeth General Elizabeth movies and series

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
Posted in Catherine Parr Childhood Elizabeth General Elizabeth Personality Parents

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
Posted in Elizabeth General The Reign of Elizabeth I

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
Posted in Economy Edward VI Elizabeth General Mary I

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…

Published Date: August 20, 2009 1 Comment on Why Elizabeth I?
Posted in Elizabeth General

Why Elizabeth I?

Welcome to The Elizabeth Files, a website and blog which has actually sprung out of my initial fascination and obsession…