Elizabethan period

The Elizabethan period refers to the era in English history during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, from 1558 to 1603. This time is noted for its flourishing culture, particularly in literature and the arts, highlighted by playwrights like William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. The period also saw significant developments in exploration, science, and the Protestant Reformation. It was marked by a growing national identity and the expansion of trade and colonization. The Elizabethan age is often viewed as a golden age of English history, characterized by creativity and progress.