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Early Modern
Was Elizabeth I Really a Beacon for Tolerance?
Was Henry VIII a Blood-soaked, Genocidal Tyrant or a Brilliant Renaissance Prince?
Elizabeth I’s Legacy: Was She Brilliant or Lucky?
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How Elizabeth I Tried to Balance Catholic and Protestant Forces – and Ultimately Failed
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