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* "This series takes a comprehensive look at life during Elizabeth’s reign. Each title begins with a quote from the era, contains primary source documents, present day photographs of items, and paintings. The primary source excerpts and biographic reviews introduce readers to language and ideas of the times. The author outlines what life was like for the British people including hardships, celebrations, the way things worked (from poor to rich), entertainment, and education. She points out the gender roles of the era and the hypocrisy of a country led by a strong female monarch yet grossly mistreating the female population as a whole. The author also discusses the governmental set up, the way the church worked, and Elizabeth’s role in orchestrating the country’s overwhelming success. For teachers addressing this time period, this book provides valuable insight that could be utilized in classroom discussion or research regardless of grade or interest level. Released in conjunction with the "Elizabeth" films, there might be an unexpected crowd vying to check out materials on this time period. Bibliography. Glossary. Web sites. Index. Highly Recommended." STARRED REVIEW

"These books concentrate on different aspects of life in Elizabethan England, using some common information about eating, sleeping, sanitation, and roles of men and women that would clarify many questions in that particular title. Good-quality, full-color reproductions help readers envision the people’s homes, clothing, and lifestyles. The attractive, open format and the engaging presentation of the subject matter, combined with documented primary-source quotations and sidebars that include recipes, poetry, plays, and additional information, will appeal to both researchers and those who are just interested in learning more about this period."