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Published Date: November 17, 2011 6 Comments on 17th November 1558 – Elizabeth I Becomes Queen
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17th November 1558 – Elizabeth I Becomes Queen

On this day in history, 17th November 1558, Mary I died after a reign of just five years and Elizabeth…

Published Date: February 18, 2011
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Mary I versus Elizabeth I

Today is Mary I’s birthday as she was born in the early hours of the 18th February 1516 at the…

Published Date: April 21, 2010 15 Comments on Elizabeth I’s Reign – Just Survival?
Posted in Books Economy Elizabeth General Elizabeth I Writings Elizabeth I's Achievements Monarchy The Reign of Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I’s Reign – Just Survival?

I have been reading G J Meyer’s The Tudors: The Complete Story of England’s Most Notorious Dynasty, which is an…

Published Date: December 15, 2009 5 Comments on Elizabeth I – England’s Greatest Monarch?
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Elizabeth I – England’s Greatest Monarch?

I thought it would be good to move away from the myths, rumour and scandal that surround this great lady,…

Published Date: August 23, 2009 10 Comments on Elizabeth I’s Main Achievements
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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…