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Historical dictionary of the Elizabethan world : Britain, Ireland, Europe, and America / by John A. Wagner.
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- ISBN: 1573562009 (alk. paper)
- Physical Description: xxxix, 392 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: Phoenix, Ariz. : Oryx Press, 1999.
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (361-376) and index. |
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| Subject: | Great Britain > History > Elizabeth, 1558-1603 > Encyclopedias. America > Discovery and exploration > English > Encyclopedias. Ireland > History > 1558-1603 > Encyclopedias. Europe > History > 1517-1648 > Encyclopedias. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Library | DA 357 W34 1999 (Text) | 33109009768458 | Stacks | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Book News : Book News Reviews
A historian specializing in the period, Wagner explains terms, events, people, movements, and other facets of life surrounding the reign of Elizabeth I, which remains a popular setting for books and movies. The 500 entries provide sufficient depth for general readers trying to make out a historical romance, but the references also make them a good starting place for more serious researchers. He also lists movies, recordings, and web sites about the era. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Book Report : The Book Report Reviews 2000 January-February
This volume is a useful resource for those who need concise descriptions and definitions of people, events, ideas, and terms of the Elizabethan period. Arranged alphabetically, most entries contain cross-references to related entries and conclude with suggestions for further reading. Easy-to-read charts are found throughout the text. B&w photographs of people, places, and events enhance the information. For high schools with a strong British literature component in their curriculum, this is a well-organized, comprehensive, and accurate reference source. Appendices (genealogies, Archbishops of Canterbury, popes, 16th-century European monarchs, historical fiction, selected motion pictures and sound recordings of Tudor and Elizabethan music, selected Web sites); bibliography (arranged alphabetically by subject); index. Optional Purchase. Susan D. Yutzey, School Library Media Specialist, Upper Arlington High School, Columbus, Ohio © 2000 Linworth Publishing, Inc. - Booklist Reviews : Booklist Monthly Selections - #1 December 1999
This alphabetically arranged volume is intended to provide its users with "clear . . . basic descriptions of people, events, ideas, and terms relating . . . to the Elizabethan period of British history." Aimed at students and others with interest but little background in the period, the dictionary contains 497 entries (218 of which are biographical), averaging about 400 words in length. These short articles are not only clearly and engagingly written but are ably cross-referenced, the related terms being noted in the text of each article in small capitals. Each entry concludes with one or more recommendations for further reading. The recommended works include both scholarly and popular treatments of the period and are cited in the extensive general bibliography, which lists, along with work appearing in entries, many other worthwhile books and articles. The "Guide to Selected Topics," which opens the volume, as well as the detailed chronology provide additional points of entry.Topics, selected for inclusion on the basis of being a significant element of Elizabethan life--or, if a person, having had a likewise significant impact--cover roughly the years from 1485 (Henry VII's capture of the English throne on Bosworth Field) to 1625 (the death of Elizabeth I's successor, James I). Thus, this work provides a broad look at both the historical roots of Elizabeth's reign and the fulfillment of many of the era's political themes, economic trends, and sociocultural movements during the Jacobean period. The geographical approach is similarly broad, taking within its scope the British Isles, America, and Western Europe, "as well as selected sites of Elizabethan activity further afield." Including nine maps of relevant areas, from Tudor Ireland to the Spanish Empire in the sixteenth century; eight genealogical charts; lists of religious and political leaders of importance during Elizabeth's reign; a listing of historical fiction and motion pictures with Tudor or Elizabethan characters and settings; sound recordings of period music; and Web sites for Tudor and Elizabethan topics, this is a well-conceived, elegantly executed resource, useful to a wide cross-section of users. More focused and specific for this time frame than the Oxford Companion to British History [RBB Mr 1 98] or Who's Who in British History [RBB S 1 98], this volume offers a stylish, well-composed look at a fascinating historical period. A good choice for academic and larger public libraries and also worth considering for high-school libraries. ((Reviewed December 1, 1999)) Copyright 2000 Booklist Reviews - Choice Reviews : Choice Reviews 2000 February
In 497 alphabetical entries, Tudor historian Wagner thoroughly surveys the cultural, economic, political, religious, and social events of the British Isles and their American settlements "relating in some significant way to the Elizabethan period." Readers will find not only all the standard entries, but also more obscure information (e.g., fashion) depicting the life of both upper and lower classes. Each entry provides a brief bibliography for further reading, although several list relatively dated titles, and others betray the author's interpretive biases; for example, under "Reformation, English," a subject whose bibliography is huge, only the work of A.G. Dickens is listed. One factual error surfaced--the month of Katherine Parr's death. These detractions are minor. Prefatory material and appendixes cover related material in multiple media, including films, historical fiction, sound recordings, and Web sites. The general bibliography and index are extensive. This text is specialized, but its uniqueness and the author's skilled narrative serve the sustained interest in Elizabethan studies shown by readers, making it a valuable acquisition for all libraries with collections in early modern history. Directed at the nonspecialist, but recommended for all levels. Copyright 2000 American Library Association - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2000 February
Gr 9 Up-The popularity of the movies Shakespeare in Love and Elizabeth might spark some interest in this book, but its merits allow it to stand on its own. In addition to clear essays, the genealogical charts, maps, and extensive appendixes make this well-organized title an invaluable resource. Topics can be searched alphabetically or under the broad headings listed in the "Guide to Selected Topics" (e.g., "America" or "Trade and Industry"). The entries provide a substantial amount of information but are not exhaustive. Many include see-also references and all suggest one or more titles for further reading. Genealogies of the European monarchs in the 16th century, lists of historical fiction titles, movies with Elizabethan characters and settings, sound recordings of period music, and Web sites are appended. (Both the lists of movies and Web sites are annotated.) A subject bibliography and a thorough index complete the volume. Black-and-white reproductions of portraits and other paintings from the period illustrate the work. A wealth of easy-to-use information.-Carol Fazioli, The Brearley School, New York City Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
