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Excerpt from The International Library of Famous Literature, Vol. 6 of 20: Selections From the World's Great Writers Ancient, Mediaeval, and Modern, With Biographical and Explanatory Notes and Critical Essays by Many Eminent Writers
The work of Elizabeth's earlier years consisted chie?y in the reconstruction of order in Church and State. Dangers from France, dangers from Spain, dangers from Scotland were met or were skilfully warded off. By a series of opportune compromises an ecclesiastical settlement was effected, and the Protestantism of the English nation was secured. Social discontents were allayed; commerce and manufacture, ?ourished, and the desire for new and splendid pleasures followed the increase of wealth. Around a great monarchy gathered great courtiers; and as a banner becomes the rallying point and centre of enthusiasm for an armed host, so Elizabeth, the truest representative of the people, was uplifted by the hearts and imaginations of her subjects into an emblem of the national unity and the national pride.
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