The Great Lord Burghley: A study in Elizabethan statecraft
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The Great Lord Burghley: A study in Elizabethan statecraft

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The Great Lord Burghley: A study in Elizabethan statecraft

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The Great Lord Burghley: A Study in Elizabethan Statecraft by Martin A. S. Hume is a masterful biography and political study of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, one of the most influential figures of the Elizabethan era. As Queen Elizabeth I's chief advisor and statesman for four decades, Burghley helped shape the course of English politics, religion, and international diplomacy during a critical period of transformation. Structured chronologically from 1520 to 1598, this meticulously researched work offers readers an intimate and detailed portrait of Burghley's life—from his formative years and early political ascent under Edward VI, through the dangerous years of Mary Tudor's reign, to his central role in stabilizing and administering the kingdom under Elizabeth I. Each chapter corresponds to specific timeframes in which Burghley navigated complex matters such as: The Protestant Reformation and Catholic resistance The challenge of Mary, Queen of Scots Foreign threats from Spain and France The execution of Elizabeth's enemies The defeat of the Spanish Armada Domestic policy reforms and the consolidation of royal authority Martin Hume, a respected historian of Tudor and Spanish history, brings a keen analytical eye and narrative flair to the study. He does not simply recount events but delves into the motivations, dilemmas, and strategies that defined Burghley's statecraft. The portrait that emerges is of a pragmatic, shrewd, and loyal servant of the crown—one whose vision of governance balanced religious moderation, political stability, and national sovereignty. Through detailed footnotes and historical commentary, Hume also places Burghley's actions within the wider European context, making the book a valuable resource for those studying Tudor politics, early modern diplomacy, and the formation of the modern English state.

Table of contents

  1. INTRODUCTION
  2. CHAPTER 1 1520-1549
  3. CHAPTER 2 1550-1553
  4. CHAPTER 3 1553-1558
  5. CHAPTER 4 1559-1560
  6. CHAPTER 5 1560-1561
  7. CHAPTER 6 1562-1564
  8. CHAPTER 7 1564-1566
  9. CHAPTER 8 1566-1567
  10. CHAPTER 9 1568-1569
  11. CHAPTER 10 1570-1572
  12. CHAPTER 11 1572-1576
  13. CHAPTER 12 1576-1580
  14. CHAPTER 13 1581-1584
  15. CHAPTER 14 1584-1587
  16. CHAPTER 15 1588-1593
  17. CHAPTER 16 1594-1598
  18. FOOTNOTES

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