English Lands, Letters and Kings, vol. 2: From Elizabeth to Anne

"English Lands, Letters and Kings, vol. 2: From Elizabeth to Anne" by Donald Grant Mitchell is a journey through England's past, emphasizing the link between its literature and important people from the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I to Queen Anne. The story paints a picture of figures such as King James I and Sir Walter Raleigh, and shows how English society and literature changed during that time. It starts by introducing the political and cultural setting after Queen Elizabeth I died in the early 1600s by discussing King James I's arrival from Scotland and pointing out important writers like Shakespeare and Ben Jonson. It thinks about the changes in the royal family, how London grew as a cultural center, and the troubles of people like Raleigh, who got mixed up in politics. Beginning offers a look into history, promising to show readers how England's lands, literary works, and powerful monarchs all affected its path, setting a cultural tone.