Elizabethan England
The Elizabethan period of England is equated with the reign of Elizabeth I from 1558-1603. It is considered a Golden Age of English history.
History
Elizabeth gradually distanced herself from Spain in foreign policy. Religion proved a sticking point between the Catholic Spain and the Protestant Elizabeth. The two counries were soon at war, but a decisive victory over the Spanish Armada meant Spain no longer posed a threat to England.
Language
Main article: Elizabethan English
Names
Main article: Elizabethan Names
Arts and Sciences
Entertainment
Music
Main article: Elizabethan music
Due to restrictive print licensing, most of the printed music from the early part of Elizabeth's reign was written by William Byrd. The madrigal enjoyed an enormous level of popularity, as did the lute song towards the end of her reign.
Poetry
Main article: Eilzabethan Poetry
Dance
Theatre
Fibre arts
Clothing
Main article: Elizabethan clothing
