Historical Dictionary of the Elizabethan World: Britain, Ireland, Europe, and America

One period of British history that generates much interest is the reign of Elizabeth I, from 1558 to 1603. The individuals and events of that era continue to be popular topics for contemporary literature and film, and Elizabethan drama, poetry and music are still studied by students, scholars and the general public. This reference provides definitions and descriptions of people, events, institutions, ideas and terminology relating in some significant way to the Elizabethan period. It also takes a broad trans-Atlantic approach to the period by including relevant individuals and terms from Irish, Scottish, Welsh, American and Western European history. The dictionary contains more than 500 entries covering such diverse subjects as courtiers, palaces, treaties, rebellions, women, coinage, science and religion. Entries are organized in an A-to-Z format, each containing extensive cross-references and recommendations for further reading. The text is augmented by: a detailed chronology; maps of important regions; historic paintings, prints, maps and drawings; and lists and tables showing such information as units of currency, holidays and sessions of parliament. Appendices provide: 11 genealogical charts; 16th century monarchs, governors of Ireland, popes and archbishops of Canterbury and York; selected Tudor historical fiction; selected films and videos with Tudor characters and settings; selected recordings of Tudor music; selected Tudor Web sites; and bibliographical references.