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    ELIZABETH I - SPEECH TO THE TROOPS AT TILBURY (1588) HISTORICAL ANALYSIS The text. This text is a political speech delivered on 9 August Old Style, 19 August New Style 1588 by Queen Elizabeth I of England to the land forces earlier assembled at Tilbury in Essex in preparation of repelling the expected invasion by the Spanish Armada. Queen Elizabeth supported pirates due to the serious economical crisis that England was facing to (at that time, England have been at war against France for several

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    Elizabeth I: Virginity and Power In today’s modern culture virginity is seen as a weakness, yet in the sixteenth century Queen Elizabeth I wielded her virginity as her one of her most considerable sources of power. Considered by many historians to be the greatest master of public relations , Elizabeth reigned for 45 years and never wed, still her reign is considered to be a very prosperous period in England. During her reign Elizabeth was subject to pressure from all sides telling her to marry and

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    may wish to see in their Queen. The royal feud that shook the Tudor dynasty was between Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Mary of Scots. Elizabeth I was the queen of England and Ireland. Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, queen regnant of Scotland and queen consort of France. A royal bloodline, religious views, and an tragic ending, are the cause, course, and resolution of this famous vendetta. Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots were not just royal rivals but also cousins. Like most royal family rivalries

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    Queen Elizabeth I had a huge impact on her country, so much so that the years of her reign have been named the Elizabethan Age (Morrill). The complexities of Queen Elizabeth I’s life can be best understood by exploring the history of her parents, her siblings, and her feud with her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots. The history of Elizabeth’s parents is very complicated. Elizabeth’s mother was Anne Boleyn. Anne Boleyn was King Henry VIII’s second wife. She was expected by Henry to bear a son, but instead

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    Queen Elizabeth I was considered England’s greatest monarch by many historians during her ruling from 1558-1603. Elizabeth ruled during an age of the expansion of the British monarchy to North America through voyages of discovery (Great Women…). Her reign saw many accomplishments that pushed Britain forward to become one of the leaders in economic and military powers of the world. Her reign was also made up of plots and assassinations that falsely accused the queen, such as claims of being a virgin

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    The Life of Queen Elizabeth I Queen Elizabeth was born in Greenwich Palace on September 7, 1533. She died on March 24, 1603, of natural causes. Her father was Henry VII. His second wife, Anne Boleyn was Elizabeth's mother. King Henry wanted a son, but received a daughter, instead, from his second wife. Before Elizabeth's third birthday, Henry had her mother beheaded on charges of adultery and treason. Elizabeth was brought up in a separate household at Hatfield (not known)

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    Philip II and Elizabeth I are two of the most important figures during the 16th century. Philip had an easier path to his reign because of his father and this gave him the power to enforce his will among his subjects and resistance came along. Elizabeth’s upbringing to the throne was more difficult than Philips and it led her to develop stronger ambitions and values with her subjects. Both figures were similar as they had passive aggressive attitudes towards their military strategies because

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    rest. That queen was Elizabeth the 1st. She has made many accomplishments during her reign. From a compromise about what religion England would follow to defeating the Spanish Armada. Elizabeth was born September 7, 1533 in Greenwich England. She was the daughter of King Henry VII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. Elizabeth had a half sister from the king’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon, and also had a half brother from the king’s third wife, Jane Seymour. When Elizabeth was only two her father

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    sources in relation to Queen Elizabeth I, also known as the ‘Virgin Queen’; the essay will attempt to use the source in order to understand what it is able to reveal about the past and her influence during her reign. The first source to be analysed consists of a portrait of the Queen in her late sixties produced, apparently, by the French born artist Isaac Oliver in the sixteen hundreds. In his portrait of the queen the artists, despite her age, presents Elizabeth I as a healthy young woman who is

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    The exceptional reign of Queen Elizabeth I stands out in British history. Her reign is one of the longest in British history. Under her rule Britain began to gain strength because her policies laid the groundwork for the future rulers to build upon. The previous rulers of England, such as Queen Mary I, created turmoil through their policies which their personal beliefs influenced greatly. Elizabeth I’s reign remained relatively stable and she implemented new political policies that helped to strengthen

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