{"product_id":"elizabeth-i-and-her-age-a-norton-critical-edition-9780393928228","title":"Elizabeth I and Her Age: A Norton Critical Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour centuries after her death  Elizabeth I remains a powerful and fascinating figure. Succeeding to the English throne in 1558  she was the third woman monarch in the nations history. The role of English monarchwhich involved being commander in chief  head of the English Church  and ruler of the royal court  with all its intrigueswas intended for a man ruling among men  and women rulers before Elizabeth had bestowed their power on husbands. Resisting this pattern  Elizabeth not only endured a monarch but flourished as a leader and cultural figurehead  inspiring the Golden Age of English literature  the Age of Discovery  and the Age of Reformation in English religious life.  This Norton Critical Edition provides a diverse and extensive selection of authors (including the Queen herself) and carefully annotated works. The works are organized chronologically to cover the forty-four years of Elizabeths reign  allowing readers to explore not only the literary and aesthetic qualities that make these writings noteworthy but also the range of political  social  cultural  and historical concerns that prompted their creation.  The editors have assembled a rich  thematically organized collection of commentary and criticism for Elizabeth I and Her Age. From Raphael Holinsheds  Sir Francis Bacons  and Agnes Stricklands early accounts of the Queen to Natalie Mears on Elizabeth Is strategies for rule and Thomas Betteridge on the Queen in film  the twenty-five diverse views of Elizabeth I herein are sure to promote lively classroom discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67896216518709,"sku":"ByrdShop_0393928225","price":39.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780393928228.jpg?v=1793773454","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/elizabeth-i-and-her-age-a-norton-critical-edition-9780393928228","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}