Reign of Elizabeth: England 1558-1603

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

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Depend on SHP's comprehensive and best-selling core texts to enrich your understanding of A Level History.SHP Advanced History Core Texts are the Schools History Project's acclaimed books for A level History. They offer:- clear and penetrating narrative - comprehensively explaining the content required for examination success- thought provoking and relevant activities that explore the content and help students think analytically about the subject- thorough exam preparation through carefully designed tasks that address the distinctive requirements of A Level history including guidance in essay writing and source-based investigations.- a wide range of revision strategies including structured content summariesAdditional features include: - A focus route pathway for independent learners- Learning Trouble Spots - which address common misunderstandings- diagrammatic summaries of key areas of content and historical issues - accessible summaries of recent historical debates.- active learning approaches, including decision-making exercisesThe Reign of Elizabeth 1558-1603 This title investigates the achievements and failures of, Elizabeth's governments and the changing nature of English society at this time. It explores the ongoing historiographical debate about the period. Major themes include:- How far was Elizabeth in control of her government?- How did religion affect England's relations with foreign powers- Can Elizabeth's reign be seen as a 'Golden Age?'

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2001-08-29
Mått:218 x 274 x 20 mm
Vikt:900 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:SHP Advanced History Core Texts
Antal sidor:320
Förlag:Hachette Learning
ISBN:9780719574863

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Mer om författaren

Barbara Mervyn taught history in Merseyside secondary schools for many years and was Assistant Headteacher at Pensby High School for Girls before becoming 14-19 Curriculum Manager for Wirral. She is an experienced A Level examiner.Series editor: Ian Dawson is a former director of the Schools History Project.

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Well structured, concise and fully detailed and relatively inexpensive cost. Well presented, researched and detailed.

Innehållsförteckning

: Introduction: Elizabeth – myth and reality: SECTION 1 What sort of monarch did Elizabeth promise to be?: 1 How did Elizabeth's early life shape her character?: 2 What was expected of Elizabeth in 1558?: 3 What choices did Elizabeth face in 1558?: 4 What sort of monarchy did Elizabeth create?: SECTION 2 Was Elizabeth in control of government?: 5 How did central government work?: 6 Was Elizabeth in control of her Privy Council?: 7 How effective was Parliament's opposition to Elizabethan government?: 8 How did Elizabeth control the royal finances?: 9 How did Elizabeth control local government?: 10 Was Ireland governed successfully?: 11 Review: Was Elizabeth in control of government?: SECTION 3 Did Elizabeth's government bring prosperity to her people?: 12 What was Elizabethan England like?: 13 Were people in the countryside prospering?: 14 Were people in towns prospering?: 15 Review: Did Elizabeth's government bring prosperity to her people?: SECTION 4 How far did religion affect stability at home?: 16 What problems did the Religious Settlement of 1559–63 solve?: 17 What problems did the Religious Settlement cause, 1559–72?: 18 Was Mary, Queen of Scots, a major threat?: 19 Why were the Catholics penalised?: 20 Were the Puritans really a danger?: 21 Review: How far did religion affect stability at home?: SECTION 5 How far did religion affect relations with foreign powers?: 22 What were Elizabeth's foreign policy priorities, 1560–72?: 23 What were the aims of English foreign policy, 1572–84?: 24 To what extent did England's financial resources influence foreign policy?: 25 How successfully did Elizabeth conduct the war against Spain after 1585?: 26 Review: How far did religion affect relations with foreign powers?: SECTION 6 To what extent can the reign of Elizabeth be described as a cultural Golden Age/: 27 Why has Elizabeth's reign been described as a Golden Age?: 28 What caused the Elizabethan Golden Age?: 29 What was Elizabeth's contribution to the Golden Age?: Conclusion