mother, because she did not bear a son. Elizabeth grew up in a country at war with it self

in the wake of King Henry's religious reforms. Through no fault of her own, Elizabeth

was cast aside by her own father; resulting in a lonely childhood and adolescence. While

her half sister Mary I was queen, as a young women Elizabeth lived quietly, waiting for

her opportunity to succeed. On November. 17, 1558, Mary died and Elizabeth began her

reign. During her years as a queen, Elizabeth influenced England greatly, with

which to this day the Elizabethan age is most often associated.

Education was one of Elizabeth's greatest influences on England. Perhaps her

influence on the importance of education as a young girl and her longed desire to learn

helped her strive for this particular goal. Children in those days began their studies really

early in the morning. They were expected to work long hours with out getting distracted.

Over the years her tutors wrote glowing reports on her excellent progress. At ten years

old, Elizabeth was excellent at Latin, and she could speak Italian pretty well. She was

also taught ancient and modern langua

made clear through Elizabeth that she would not stand any disobedience, patterning her

Even though her days were shortened little by little, the dying queen was still an

stomach of a king" and she promised that "...we shall shortly have a famous victory over

the full bloom of her life. With a good figure, and her tall stature she moved with dignity.

rule after her father's model of absolute monarchy. Many people compared Elizabeth's

die. Especially at the time where disease and primitive medical practices doomed many

these enemies of my God, my kingdom, and my people." She wore a gleaming silver

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