Elizabeth I

Descriptive Essay # 111183

Elizabeth I

A brief overview of the life of Queen Elizabeth I.

891 words () | 5 sources | MLA | 2005 Canada

Paper Summary:

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. "