When Elizabeth I ascended to the English throne in 1558, she rejected Philip II, Emperor of Spain, as a suitor. Thirty years later, he would lead a huge invasion force against her, seeking to depose Elizabeth and bring Protestant England back into the Catholic fold. It was a decision that would define them both.
Historian Dan Snow looks at this monumental time in European history in this European history documentary on the Spanish Armada.
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Very interesting.
In American schools ,this is taught in about a paragraph. Thank you for giving this event its well deserved teaching. I can't wait for the next part.
So, sure, let’s reduce Elizabeth to her makeup routine.
Thank. You for sharing this!
Thank you.
I can't believe these imperialist people of color! Outrageous!
The sharp and irrevocable decline of Spain began here.
This is an appalling portrayal of Elizabeth l. She was a brilliant and charismatic ruler, one of the strongest, if not the strongest, of all English monarchs. She is presented here as a weak and fearful incompetent, cowering behind her palace walls.
She knew Phillip ll, her former brother in law, and knew she was vastly more intelligent and clever than he. It's true that she was reluctant to spend enough to supply her sailors and fleet, but she knew how much military commanders were willing to waste resources. But….
"On August 9, 1588, England was preparing to combat a Spanish invasion. Queen Elizabeth I met the English soldiers at Tilbury in Essex to encourage the people there. The Tilbury speech given by Queen Elizabeth I is considered one of the most inspiring speeches in English history. The speech appealed to soldiers to protect against a Spanish invasion while recognizing the right of Queen Elizabeth I to rule England".
Dressed in armor, on horseback, she gave her speech….
" My loving people
We have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery; but I assure you I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear. I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects; and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live and die amongst you all; to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust.
I know I have the body of a weak, feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.
I know already, for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns; and We do assure you on a word of a prince, they shall be duly paid. In the meantime, my lieutenant general shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject; not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valor in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over these enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people."
Ultimately remember how it ends, but since we have to wait for the next installment, I've got some reading to do on a history review! Of course they say this is the untold story. Hope we don't have to wait too long for the next one!
Elizabeth I was so very unattractive. All those years of inbreeding. Now look at the current British “monarchy”, Charles and William, they definitely have some of those inbred traits….or at least they have the look.