tudors, 1485-1603

Chronicles the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, tracing the origins of the conflict, describing the Armada campaign and England's response to it, and exploring the impact it had on European history.

Presents stories of historical characters and events that contributed to the shaping of England from 1387 to 1689.

Draws from historical records and numerous personal letters between Queen Elizabeth I and others to tell the story of the "Pirate Queen" and her merchant adventurers who terrorized the seas and helped build an empire.

Decribes the family life, working conditions, education, and leisure of children living in Great Britain's cities and countryside during the Tudor period.

Chronicles the personal lives of the four heirs of King Henry VIII, nine-year old Prince Edward; Lady Mary, the adult daughter of Henry's first wife; Lady Elizabeth, the teenaged daughter of Anne Boleyn; and Lady Jane Grey, the English king's great-niece--all of whom eventually took the throne if only for a brief time.