Publisher's Synopsis
""Society in the Elizabethan Age"" is a comprehensive study of the social, economic, and political structures of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Written by Hubert Hall, a prominent historian and scholar of the Elizabethan period, the book provides a detailed analysis of the various classes and groups that made up Elizabethan society, including the nobility, gentry, merchants, artisans, and commoners. The book explores the social and cultural norms of the time, including the role of women, the importance of religion, and the influence of the Renaissance on English society. It also examines the economic conditions of the era, including the growth of trade and commerce, the impact of inflation, and the emergence of a new middle class. In addition to its historical analysis, ""Society in the Elizabethan Age"" also includes numerous primary sources, such as letters, diaries, and legal documents, which provide firsthand accounts of life in Elizabethan England. Overall, the book offers a fascinating and insightful look into one of the most significant periods in English history.1902. In these essays describing social life during the second half of the 16th century, the author has placed some familiar names in new characters before the reader. He presents this book in the hope of further proving that the original subject matter is not necessarily boring, but that the romance of society possesses greater and more lasting attractions than many conceptions of impossible humanity. The work is divided into three sections: in the country, in town and at the court. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
