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

Poetry

Main article: Eilzabethan Poetry

• Sonnet

Dance

• Renaissance dance

Fibre arts

• Elizabethan embroidery

Clothing

Main article: Elizabethan clothing

Primary Sources

• The Blazon of Gentrie
• Gerard's Herbal
• A Greene Forest