Abstract
This essay examines Queen Elizabeth I and analyzes her approach to governing. The author compares her style of leadership to Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, discusses how Machiavelli would have viewed her political tactics and strategies and explains her influence on the modern world. The paper concludes that Elizabeth I was England's greatest queen, for her style of rule, successful domestic and foreign policies, and personal courage and determination enabled her to unite her people, defeat Spain and set England on a course for future greatness.

Abstract
In this essay, the paper follows the record of Queen Elizabeth I's reign, gradually arriving at an understanding of why Elizabeth and England under her rule were awarded recognition as a singularly important historical era. The paper first provides some preliminary background information on the person of Elizabeth herself. It then discusses Elizabeth's ascendance to the throne by examining the Tudor succession-particularly in its religious aspects-beginning with the life of Henry VIII. The essay proceeds by following this religious thread into Elizabeth's reign by treating the Northern Rebellion. Fourth, it discusses the Poor Law of 1601 in relation to Elizabethan England and the English Renaissance.
Introduction
Elizabeth: Early Life
The Tudor Dynasty and the Elizabethan Religious Settlement
The Northern Rebellion
The Poor Law
Conclusion

From the Paper
"King Henry VIII of England, known most famously for his many wives, managed only three children who survived past infancy. Elizabeth was the second of these children, born on 7 September, 1533 to Henry's second wife, Anne Boleyn. In personality, Elizabeth is said to have been charismatic and flirtatious, traits that would serve her well in her eventual rule. In her early life, Elizabeth was strongly influenced by a few individuals. For example, Katherine Champernowne, was Elizabeth's second governess with whom she developed a close personal relationship that lasted into Elizabeth's reign. Additionally, Anne Boleyn entrusted Matthew Parker to Elizabeth's spiritual wellbeing before Boleyn's death, and Parker retained a special interest in Elizabeth for some years afterward."

Tags:tudor, renaissance, anne, boleyn, henry, poor, law, english

Abstract
The paper outlines Queen Elizabeth I's background and eventual rise to the throne. The paper describes her reign and the incidents that put the era's stability to the test. The paper relates that Elizabeth I is remembered as one of the most popular and influential rulers in British history; through her leadership, England substantially increased its influence in the world and she was able to guide the country through great religious upheaval.

From the Paper
"Queen Elizabeth I was an amazing woman, living for seventy years and in that time she was technically the queen of France as well as holding real power where she reigned for forty-five years in England until she died in the year 1603. She was the sixth and final member of the Tudor dynasty and because she was never married, she is sometimes referred to as the Virgin Queen. However, the time in which she reigned as queen, known commonly as the Elizabethan era, is remembered as one of the most important times in English history. Through her leadership, England substantially increased its influence in the world and she was able to guide the country through great religious upheaval."

Tags:Parliament, Catholics, Protestants, Spain, Ireland

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This paper charts the reign of Queen Elizabeth I who ruled England for 45 years. It follows the record of her reign, explaining why England under her rule was such an important historical era. It discusses various events that occurred during her reign that impacted on the nation she ruled for over forty years.

Outline:
Introduction
Elizabeth: Early Life
The Tudor Dynasty and the Elizabethan Religious Settlement
The Poor Law
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England was arguably one of the most eventful and tumultuous periods in British history. Of course, part of this distinction is due to the fact that Elizabeth ruled for 45 years (1558 to her death in 1603), and such a length of time is bound to encompass at least a few memorable developments. Her reign can not be written off so easily as this, however. So influential was this time period in English history that it is given its own title; it is deemed the period of Elizabethan England--sometimes the Golden Age."

Tags:historical, crown, Elizabethan

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This paper presents a detailed analysis of articles and books written about Elizabeth I. The writer traces Elizabeth I's life and explores various writers' commentaries on her life and the bias of their writings. It concludes with an attempt to arrive at a consensus of the Queen's character, from the writings studied.

From the Paper
"The above passage from the article underscores the author's obvious admiration of the queen and her confidence. The article displays several examples of the queen's ability to shut down anyone who attempts to chastise her publicly or rebuke her nation's efforts. The queen was well known for the ability to react with a sharp tongue and be able to lash someone to shreds verbally if she felt cornered or insulted, however, the author of each article about her decides how much of this trait to display within the writings. "

Tags:UK, England

Abstract
The paper discusses Queen Elizabeth's leadership qualities that played a large role in her popularity. The paper relates that Queen Elizabeth was active in foreign policy and increased the country's trade, thus increasing the wealth of the nation. The paper describes the opposition to her reign from the Catholics and concludes that despite her downfalls, she was an excellent leader.

Outline:
Introduction
Successes
The People
The Country
Trade
Opposition

From the Paper
"During an unpleasant period in English history, Elizabeth I became one of England's most influential monarchs. She was a descendent of the Tudor line and her forty-five year reign was very successful and a jubilant Elizabethan Age. "Amongst her most notable victories, Queen Elizabeth I successfully restored England to the Protestant faith. Many plots to overtake Elizabeth and convert the country back to Catholicism were devised, but failed. Mary, Queen of Scots, a devout Catholic and Elizabeth's cousin, was at the heart of these schemes. The likely successor of Elizabeth, Mary was imprisoned for 19 years for her role in the rebellion. This made her an attractive potential pawn for the likes of enemies such as Phillip II, King of Spain. Yet Mary would never be used to gain a foothold against Elizabeth, as she was executed in 1587" (Queen Elizabeth I was Loved and Admired by her Subjects... Here's Why). From there, it is likely that Queen Elizabeth dealt with the main concerns for the country rather for rather than herself, which made her the greatest leader. In order to be a great leader, one must put the people first before their personal issues.... Since there were people who were after her reign, it is clear that she was the best leader for England during that period."

Tags:trade, popularity, Protestants, Catholics, Puritans

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This paper consists of three separate essays--the first reviewing five articles on Elizabeth I, the second reviewing five web sites on Elizabeth I, and the third a research paper on her and her life, leadership style, and impact on society.

From the Paper
"Writer Susan Doran examines the queen's position as a female monarch in a male-dominated world, explaining how Elizabeth met the challenges. Elizabeth was an independent leader whose male advisers were frustrated by her refusal to take their advice as well as her habit of refusing to be proactive or pinned down to a particular line of action, an apparent indecisiveness that the author attributes to flexibility that always left open the possibility that she might rethink her position..."

Tags:Queen Elizabeth I, leadership, web site review, article review, research paper

Abstract
This paper explains that the need to protect 25-year-old Elizabeth's homeland profoundly influenced her decisions to commit the Crown to the completion of the colonization of Ireland. The author points out the vitriol between Spain and England was further exacerbated by the Pope excommunicating Elizabeth in 1570. This paper states that Queen Elizabeth was an unsurpassed model of a learned, intelligent woman who proved that a queen could rule and rule triumphantly.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Thesis
The Financial Burden of Ireland on the Crown
Financial Details of Ireland and Elizabeth's Government
Religious Issues in the Elizabethan Period
Ireland's Allies and England's Enemies
Conclusion

From the Paper
"One estimate of the amount of money England spent on the defense of Ireland " between the years 1534 and 1572 " was 1,300,000 pounds (Canny, 1976). "And while this figure may be somewhat excessive," Canny writes, "all in England were worried at the enormous and increasing expense" and hence, England experimented with various policies. Some of the more practical ideas for Ireland's possible d nte with England came from the Pale the portion of Ireland (roughly Dublin and a 20-mile radius around Dublin) in which the landowners and townspeople were "old English" settlers, who had put down roots in the 12th Century, and for the most part remained pro-crown."

Tags:spain, colonization, costs, excommunicate, france

Abstract
The paper looks at two matriarchs who contributed mightily to the success of their nations during the early modern era of the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries: Queen Isabella of Spain and Queen Elizabeth I of England. The paper asserts that there are a host of reasons why these two women are important, but surely one of the most important considerations that must be borne in mind when assessing each of them is that they both proved unequivocally that women could be effective, even brilliant, heads of state. That being said, however, this paper eventually argues that, while both women were often brilliantly successful, and while both women overcame many of the same obstacles and employed comparable tools to establish themselves, Elizabeth was ultimately the superior leader because of her ability to balance political objectives with economic realities and to never permit personal feelings to guide public policy; in essence, Elizabeth's notoriously cautious nature served her and her realm very well.

From the Paper
"The ensuing paper will look at two matriarchs who contributed mightily to the success of their nations during the early modern era of the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries: Queen Isabella of Spain and Queen Elizabeth I of England. There are a host of reasons why these two women are important, but surely one of the most important considerations that must be borne in mind when assessing each of them is that they both proved unequivocally that women could be effective, even brilliant, heads of..."

Tags:achievement, elizabeth, isabella

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This paper examines how Queen Elizabeth I had a very tumultuous rise to power in the United Kingdom during the 16th Century and briefly describes the family history and rivalries that brought her to the throne. It also looks how Elizabeth was crowned Queen of England and Ireland on January 15, 1559 and how throughout her reign, plots continued to try to remove her from the throne due to the belief held by some that she was illegitimately placed there.

From the Paper
"Elizabeth was crowned Queen of England and Ireland on January 15, 1559, but her hold on the crown was far from secure. Catholic loyalists were still plotting to prevent her success, and even her own loyalists were in a hurry to see that she married so that the affairs of the country could be put into the hands of a qualified male leader. Although Elizabeth entertained the offers of matrimony from various nations, including France, Scotland and Spain, she had no interest in marriage. Elizabeth was in love with Robert Dudley, but could not marry him due to his previous marriage to Amy Robsart. Elizabeth became determined to rule England on her own and metaphorically 'married' herself to the crown so that she could give it her full and undivided attention. Even from your early years, Elizabeth was always noted for her genuine concern for the well-being of the general public and her future subjects. "

Tags:mary, catholic, church