The Elizabethan era, so named because it is the epoch in which Queen Elizabeth I reigned over England, spanned from 1558 to 1603. The Renaissance and its motherlode of music and literature peaked during this era, which spawned William Shakespeare, Francis Drake, and Sir Walter Raleigh.
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Contains numerous portraits as well as articles about the period, the life and death of Queen Elizabeth, the language, and superstitions. - Elizabethan England Life
http://www.elizabethanenglandlife.com/
Delves into all aspects of Elizabethan life, including the food, styles, theater, and the Spanish Armada. Also contains an Elizabethan dictionary. - Elizabethan Era
http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/
Eras of Elegance: The Elizabethan Era
Covers the history, fashion, arts, and lifestyle of the Elizabetha period in Europe and also shares details about religion and key personalities, including Elizabeth herself, Shakespeare, and Anne Boleyn. - Eras of Elegance: The Elizabethan Era
http://www.erasofelegance.com/history/elizabethan.html
Features the Queen's family and life with a complete biography which covers her early life, marriage, succession, pastimes, wardrobe, church, government and more. - Queen Elizabeth I
http://www.elizabethi.org/
Renaissance: The Elizabethan World
Presents details about the Renaissance and the Elizabethan era, including heraldry, sumptuary laws, life in the Court of the Queen, and a section about Mary, Queen of Scots. - Renaissance: The Elizabethan World
http://elizabethan.org/
The Black Death Bubonic Plague During the Elizabethan Era
The focus of this website is the bubonic plague, also called the "black death," during the Elizabethan era in Europe. Details the spread of the Plague, the effects, and the symptoms. - The Black Death Bubonic Plague During the Elizabethan Era
http://www.william-shakespeare.info/bubonic-black-plague-elizabethan-era.htm