Succeeding to the English throne in 1558, she was the third woman monarch in the nation’s history. The role of English monarch?which involved being commander in chief, head of the English Church, and ...

In Spain, they’re cutting down vast forests in order to build the Armada, with which they intend to impose that country’s grim Catholic will on Protestant England. In a glum castle, Mary Queen of ...

Elizabeth I’s reign marked a turning point in English history—ushering in a golden age of art, exploration, and national pride. Against all odds, she ruled with unmatched brilliance and strength.