The Elizabethan World

This collection provides an in-depth exploration of a transformative period in history, focusing on politics, culture, and social changes. The Elizabethan World is essential for scholars.

This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated collection conveys a vivid picture of a fascinating and hugely significant period in history. Thematically organized, The Elizabethan World explores how politics, religion, popular culture, the world of work, and social practices fit together in an exciting world of change.

Featuring contributions from thirty-eight international scholars, The Elizabethan World takes a thematic approach to a period marked by the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the explorations of figures like Francis Drake and Walter Ralegh, and the establishment of the Protestant Church. It highlights the flourishing of commercial theatre and the impactful works of renowned authors such as Edmund Spenser, Philip Sidney, and William Shakespeare.

Encompassing social, political, cultural, religious, and economic history, this volume depicts a time of transformation and a world order in transition. Topics covered include central and local government, political ideas, censorship and propaganda, social hierarchies, women, family life, popular culture, commerce, urban and rural economies, theatre, art, architecture, and intellectual developments. The Elizabethan World provides invaluable insights into how these diverse elements interconnect during a dynamic period, making it essential reading for students and scholars alike.