# Periods

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•Periods of Time Years 1558 to 1901 mark a period famous for civil war, conspiracy, rebellion, plague, fire, revolution, industry, and empire. Several key phases in British history are covered: •The late Tudor period (1558–1603): This book begins in 1558, the year Elizabeth I became queen. She reigned for 44 years. During this time, Spain attempted to invade England, Shakespeare wrote his plays, and English explorers and traders visited distant lands, establishing settlements. •The Stuart period (1603–1714): The Stuart royal family ruled. Major events include the Gunpowder Plot, the English Civil War, the Great Plague, the Great Fire, and the Glorious Revolution. A king was executed, and for a short time, the country lacked a monarch. •The Georgian period (1714–1830s): Following the Stuarts, a series of Georges and one William ruled. This era saw rebellion by the Scots and significant political, social, and economic changes in how people lived and worked. •The Victorian era (1837–1901): Victoria became queen in 1837 and ruled until her death in 1901. Britain’s empire expanded to its largest extent, accompanied by major political, economic, medical, and social transfor...