Ingilistān-i 'asr-i Ilīzābit (Majmū'ah-yi tārīkh-i jahān): Persiska (Farsi) 1401

During the 45-year reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, her country became a world power and experienced a renaissance in music, architecture, literature, and drama. At the same time, England's military victories and daring explorations laid the foundations of the British Empire. This overview of the king's life and times sheds light on both the woman herself and her reign. The book begins with a timeline of Elizabeth's life and concurrent events in world history. Its concise text and colorful artwork set the stage for Liss's treatment of Elizabethan legacies. Chapters focus on key areas of Elizabeth's reign, including the makeup of the royal court, the Church of England, and the exploration of the New World. There are also chapters on urban life, recreation, and science during the 1500s. Information about important figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots. William Shakespeare; And Sir John Hawkins are included in the narrative. Tempting section headings (endless flirtations, blood sports) break up the text, and sharp details grab readers' attention. Numerous full-color photographs and reproductions support the text, and sidebars of the primary documentary source nicely enhance the chapter content. An annotated further reading section directs researchers to books and websites, including several scholarly works. This title complements the information in Paul Hilliam's Elizabeth I: Queen of England's Gilded Age (Rosen, 2004) for an accessible and engaging presentation of a highly influential leader.