The Age of Elizabeth

About this film

LibriVox recording of The Age of Elizabeth by Mandell Creighton. Read in English by Pamela Nagami This short history by the eminent British historian, Mandell Creighton, places Elizabeth and her reign within the context of 16th century European political, religious, and military events. Elizabeth overcomes her two great rivals, King Philip of Spain and Mary, Queen of Scots. England gradually unites behind her Queen, who survives multiple assassination plots. After the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the English, lightly taxed by their frugal sovereign, launch flourishing commerce enterprises. The author writes of the Protestant Reformation that "a change of belief meant a revolt from authority." In this age of individualism, personal daring, and a consciousness of national greatness, the golden age of Elizabethan literature breaks new ground in historiography, literary theory, poetry, and above all, drama. (Pamela Nagami, M.D.) For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriV…

Directors & creators

Mandell Creighton

Subjects

librivox; audiobooks;Queen Elizabeth; scotland; henry viii; Mary Queen of Scots; Jesuits; John Knox; William Shakespeare; Huguenots; queen mary; edward vi; spanish armada; francis i; philip ii; emperor charles v; potestant reformation; wyatt's rebellion; pope paul iv; ridolfi plot; coligny; charles ix; lord burleigh; earl of leicester; sir philip sidney; christopher marlowe

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