Want to know more about Elizabeth I and her remarkable reign? Rachel Dinning rounds up essential reads to explore her early ...

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Elizabeth I’s reign marked a turning point in English history—ushering in a golden age of art, exploration, and national pride. Against all odds, she ruled with unmatched brilliance and strength.

Queen Elizabeth I was a monarch who reigned in England at a period of political threat, religious fragmentation, and power ...