Abstract
The reputation of the English monarchy hung precariously in the balance in early modern England. Not only was the fledgling Tudor dynasty attempting to find its footing, but it was also attempting to assert its rule in the midst of several challenges. King Henry VIII had embroiled the country in paroxysms of marital controversy that culminated in severing long-standing ties with the Catholic Church. In his wake, a minor son and eldest daughter took the reins of power and met with what may be described as, at best, mixed success. Such was the state of England’s monarchy as Queen Elizabeth I succeeded the throne in 1558. The challenges that rose before her were not insignificant; Elizabeth needed to defend her right to rule while convincing her contemporaries that her gender did not detract from her authority or ability to govern.KeywordsOnline AccessOxford English DictionaryGift ExchangePrecious StonePublic PersonaThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.
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