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100 1 _aHume, Martin A. S.
_q(Martin Andrew Sharp),
_d1847-1910
245 1 4 _aThe Great Lord Burghley: A study in Elizabethan statecraft
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-12-03
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603
653 _aStatesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aBurghley, William Cecil, Baron, 1520-1598
653 _aElizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 -- Relations with statesmen
653 _aGreat Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1558-1603
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1558-1603
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56119
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