The Elizabethan era is the era of English history characterized by Queen Elizabeth I’s reign‚ between the years of 1558-1603. Queen Elizabeth was the queen regent of England and Ireland from November 17th 1558‚ until her death in 1603. Elizabeth was referred to as “The Virgin Queen” or “Good Queen Bess.” Her rule is often considered to be the ‘golden age’ in English history. Her reign of 45 years was considered to be the height of the English Renaissance and saw the flowering of English poetry‚ music
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The English Elizabethan Era is one of the most fascinating periods in the History of England. The Elizabethan Era is named after the greatest Queens of England‚ Queen Elizabeth I. The Elizabethan Era is not only famous for the Virgin Queen‚ but also for the era itself. It is known for Great Explorers‚ such as Sir Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh. The Elizabethan Period was the age of the Renaissance‚ of new ideas and new thinking. The introduction of the printing press during the Renaissance‚
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Times were very difficult during the Elizabethan era. Because of their hardships‚ their entertainment was very important to them. During the Elizabethan times they had a wide variety of things that entertained them. These forms of entertainment varied greatly. These forms of entertainment ranged from singing and dancing‚ to blood sport. Social classes also might have determined what type of sports or games you played. The poor lower class would play games‚ invent stories‚ dance‚ play music‚ watched
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dating from the early 16th century to the early 17th century. It is associated with the pan-European Renaissance that many cultural historians believe originated in Tuscany in the 14th century. This era in English cultural history is sometimes referred to as "the age of Shakespeare" or "the Elizabethan era"‚ the first period in English and British history to be named after a reigning monarch. "Renaissance" literally means "rebirth." It refers especially to the rebirth of learning that began in
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and rights of women in the Elizabethan Era are a lot different than what we are used to. A woman’s main purpose in Shakespeare’s time was to give birth to children. However‚ the roles in the house was based off one’s wealth. If one was fortunate enough to be rich and have slaves‚ they could pursue a profession in literature. In this era women were not allowed to work in any profession other than literature. Additionally‚ in Taming of the Shrew ( a
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the Elizabethan era really as harsh as it is said to be? If it was‚ how gruesome and inhumane were the punishments? What were even considered crimes during this Era? Were punishments and crimes different among all the different classes? During the Elizabethan Era‚ punishments were harsh‚ gruesome‚ and varied tremendously among the two main classes‚ however the crimes committed were also very different among the two classes varying from stealing a bird’s egg to murder. During the Elizabethan Era
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The Elizabethan Era Medicine and Alchemy The medicinal practices and problems of the Elizabethan Era were very important to the people‚ although they are very different from those of today. There were many different beliefs and diseases‚ like the Plague. Medicine was not an exact science and was related to Alchemy (Chemistry). Here‚ some of the many practices and beliefs of the Elizabethan Era will be discussed. One of the most widely known and important of the beliefs was the humours. It
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How often do you see female prime ministers‚ househusbands‚ or lady soldiers? Although there are a larger variety of jobs and characteristics both men and women can possess in these modern times‚ gender inequality thrived in the Elizabethan era. Men were seen as the leaders who were brave and subject to war‚ whereas women were portrayed as their usual quiet self who are usually unable or not supposed to interfere with their husbands’ affairs. Shakespeare’s play‚ Macbeth‚ employs the use of conventions
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on your status‚ and wealth. “In the early medieval times meat was a sign of wealth.” (Elizabethan Food). What you hunted for food depended on your status. “Only Lords and Nobles were allowed to hunt deer‚ dear‚ boar‚ hares‚ and rabbits” (The Last Colony). In the Elizabethan Era‚ most of the meals were cooked using an open flame‚ by: “spit roasting‚ being fried‚ baking‚ boiling‚ smoking‚ and salting.” (Elizabethan food). Salt was used to preserve the meat because they would kill the animals before
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described as the golden age in England’s history. In this time period‚ theatre flourished‚ there was peace between the protestants and catholics‚ and England was doing very well financially‚ compared to other European countries. Although this Elizabethan era may be marked by plenty of good things‚ it was still not perfect. There was a very noticeable problem with the way the law handled crime and punishment. That problem was that the rich aristocracy were treated very differently from the poor in
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