| Title | : | Elizabethan England (How'd They Do That in) (How'd They Do That, 1) |
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| ISBN | : | 1584158239 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781584158233 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Library Binding |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 2009 |
How did people do ordinary things in Elizabethan England? During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558 1603), England was still a small and untested country, fighting for its place among the European nations. It was guided by strict laws and customs that dictated how a person lived, worked, and worshiped. There were even laws that determined what kind of clothes people could wear! Find out about the sometimes treacherous life in the queen s court, how the navy defeated invaders, and what kind of witch you d visit if you were suffering from a cold. Discover how Elizabethan farming, shopping, building, bathing, and holidays compare to those of today. Life may have been a little smellier back then but was it all that different?
Elizabethan England (How'd They Do That in) (How'd They Do That, 1) Reviews
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I immediately liked this book just for the author’s use of causal modern language.
“Henry wasted little time getting rid of Anne. He accused her of cheating on him”
“Robert Dudley…was probably Elizabeth’s boyfriend”
Some people might think that modern slang has no business in academic works, but I find it refreshing. I’m a big fan of relating stuffy history in a context that the average Joe can understand and relate to better. I think kids would enjoy reading a history book written this way.
Read my full review at my blog: The Non Fiction Manifesto:
http://non-fic-manifesto.blogspot.com...
