As the title implies, the book provides information on the key people and events of the era, placing them in chronological context. There are approximately 100 entries laid out alphabetically, including the following people and topics: the Spanish Armada, Elizabeth I, exploration, Henry VIII, Sir Walter Raleigh and William Shakespeare. Complete with timeline, glossary, further information, index, cartoons, detailed illustrations and maps.

 

This book features in the following series: Who What When, Who? What? When? .

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Hachette Children's Group .

Bob Fowke has written many titles in the 'What They Don't Tell You About' series and always produces interesting text and lively, humorous illustrations. As well as author of the 'Who? What? When?' series, he is also the writer of 'Who's Who in British History'.