The Age of Elizabeth

This short history by the eminent British historian, Mandell Creighton, places Elizabeth and her reign within the context of 16th century European political, religious, and military events. Elizabeth overcomes her two great rivals, King Philip of Spain and Mary, Queen of Scots. England gradually unites behind her Queen, who survives multiple assassination plots. After the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the English, lightly taxed by their frugal sovereign, launch flourishing commerce enterprises. The author writes of the Protestant Reformation that "a change of belief meant a revolt from authority." In this age of individualism, personal daring, and a consciousness of national greatness, the golden age of Elizabethan literature breaks new ground in historiography, literary theory, poetry, and above all, drama. (Pamela Nagami, M.D.) (7 hr 35 min)

Chapters

Introduction	11:31	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk I: The Religious Settlement in Germany and England, Ch. 1: Religious Settlem…	15:07	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. I, Ch. 2: Reformation in England under Edward VI--1547-53, Pt. 1	13:52	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. I, Ch. 2: Reformation in England under Edward VI--1547-53, Pt. 2	16:18	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. I, Ch. 3: Catholic Reaction in England--1553-55	21:00	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. I, Ch. 4: France, Spain, England, and the Papacy--1555-1558	12:36	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. I, Ch. 5: Religious Settlement in England	10:18	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. II: France and Scotland--1520-1567, Ch. 1: The Reformation Movement in Fran…	23:20	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. II, Ch. 2: Mary Queen of Scots	32:12	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. III: Spain and the Netherlands, Ch. 1: The Spanish Monarchy	11:06	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. III, Ch. 2: The Revolt of the Netherlands	22:15	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. III, Ch. 3: Results of Alva's Measures on France, England, and Scotland--15…	14:52	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. III, Ch. 4: Struggle of Catholicism and Protestantism--1570-72	18:58	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. III, Ch. 5: St. Bartholomew's Day, 1572	17:54	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. IV: Home Government of Elizabeth, Ch. 1: Elizabeth and Home Affairs	18:36	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. IV, Ch. 2: Elizabeth's Court and Ministers	20:55	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. V: Conflict of Catholicism and Protestantism--1576-86, Ch. 1: The Struggle …	20:15	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. V, Ch. 2: The Jesuits and the Catholic Reaction	15:24	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. VI: The League and the Armada, Ch. 1: Spain and the League	13:48	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. VI, Ch. 2: The Spanish Armada	23:36	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. VI, Ch. 3: Reaction against Spain	22:09	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. VII: England After the Armada, Ch. 1: English Life in Elizabeth's Reign	18:58	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. VII, Ch. 2: Elizabethan Literature, Pt. 1	13:20	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. VII, Ch. 2: Elizabethan Literature, Pt. 2	24:29	Read by Pamela Nagami
Bk. VII, Ch. 3: Last Years of Elizabeth	22:43	Read by Pamela Nagami

Reviews

Excellent book.

(5 stars)

Karen Bromberg

Wonderfully read by Pamela.

thank you

(4 stars)

Anthaiah Pudota

wonderful voice. nicely read. very clear tone. thank you very much.

Once again, great audio