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Title: The Great Lord Burghley: A study in Elizabethan statecraft

Note: Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading
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Summary: "The Great Lord Burghley: A Study in Elizabethan Statecraft" by Martin A. S. Hume is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and political influence of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, who served as a key advisor to Queen Elizabeth I and played a crucial role in shaping the statecraft of England during a tumultuous period in history. Hume aims to present a balanced view of Cecil as both a statesman and a man of his time, exploring his policies and the intricate politic landscape of Elizabethan England. The opening of the text sets the stage for Cecil's significant impact on English politics, introducing the political context of the time. It details the shifting power dynamics in Europe and how Cecil maneuvered through the influence of religious reform and the balance between Catholic and Protestant factions. Hume outlines the historical importance of Cecil's steady guidance to Queen Elizabeth, highlighting his political acumen amidst the challenges presented by rival nations and internal strife. The initial chapters establish not only Cecil's birth and early education but also the socio-political environment that would shape his future as a formidable statesman. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hume, Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp), 1847-1910

EBook No.: 56119

Published: Dec 3, 2017

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603

Subject: Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography

Subject: Burghley, William Cecil, Baron, 1520-1598

Subject: Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 -- Relations with statesmen

Subject: Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1558-1603

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Biography

Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1558-1603

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Great Lord Burghley: A study in Elizabethan statecraft

Note: Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet
Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Great Lord Burghley: A Study in Elizabethan Statecraft" by Martin A. S. Hume is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and political influence of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, who served as a key advisor to Queen Elizabeth I and played a crucial role in shaping the statecraft of England during a tumultuous period in history. Hume aims to present a balanced view of Cecil as both a statesman and a man of his time, exploring his policies and the intricate politic landscape of Elizabethan England. The opening of the text sets the stage for Cecil's significant impact on English politics, introducing the political context of the time. It details the shifting power dynamics in Europe and how Cecil maneuvered through the influence of religious reform and the balance between Catholic and Protestant factions. Hume outlines the historical importance of Cecil's steady guidance to Queen Elizabeth, highlighting his political acumen amidst the challenges presented by rival nations and internal strife. The initial chapters establish not only Cecil's birth and early education but also the socio-political environment that would shape his future as a formidable statesman. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hume, Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp), 1847-1910

EBook No.: 56119

Published: Dec 3, 2017

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603

Subject: Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography

Subject: Burghley, William Cecil, Baron, 1520-1598

Subject: Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 -- Relations with statesmen

Subject: Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1558-1603

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Biography

Subject: Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1558-1603

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.