HIS109Y1 Lecture Notes - Conspicuous Consumption, Long Parliament, Rump Parliament
Document Summary
The english civil war a war of religion. E. c. w. result of religious tensions after reformation, particularly in england. Elizabeth i began a period of quiet (constructive compromise what she wanted was accepted by most of her subjects) She was able to keep court under control, had almost divine image (virgin queen), had ability to recognize talent (choice of ministers was remarkable they followed tudor tradition of being servants of crown, to do her bidding) England became one country/single nation/dynasty w/ single queen, language, etc. (new centralized culture was being formed, & shakespeare was both cause & effect of this) Crown was recognized as having done remarkable things (elizabeth i was gifted at getting house of. Advantageous that most religious wars didn"t reach past the english channel (elizabeth managed to manipulate many things there were v. few people who felt totally opposed to her) Nobility was a small group w/ a challenged purpose (seemed to be a hereditary officer class).
