02790cam a22003733u 4500 56119 UtSlPG 20260610134307.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Hume, Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp), 1847-1910 The Great Lord Burghley: A study in Elizabethan statecraft Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-12-03 Produced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Great Lord Burghley: A Study in Elizabethan Statecraft" by Martin A. S. Hume is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and political influence of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, who served as a key advisor to Queen Elizabeth I and played a crucial role in shaping the statecraft of England during a tumultuous period in history. Hume aims to present a balanced view of Cecil as both a statesman and a man of his time, exploring his policies and the intricate politic landscape of Elizabethan England. The opening of the text sets the stage for Cecil's significant impact on English politics, introducing the political context of the time. It details the shifting power dynamics in Europe and how Cecil maneuvered through the influence of religious reform and the balance between Catholic and Protestant factions. Hume outlines the historical importance of Cecil's steady guidance to Queen Elizabeth, highlighting his political acumen amidst the challenges presented by rival nations and internal strife. The initial chapters establish not only Cecil's birth and early education but also the socio-political environment that would shape his future as a formidable statesman. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography Burghley, William Cecil, Baron, 1520-1598 Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 -- Relations with statesmen Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1558-1603 Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Biography Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1558-1603 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56119 96950 96950