Project Gutenberg 2010-05-30 Public domain in the USA. 1027 Harrison, William 1534 1593 Withington, Lothrop 1856 1915 Elizabethan England From 'A Description of England,' by William Harrison Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Elizabethan England" by William Harrison is a historical account edited from "A Description of England," showcasing the nuances of life during the Elizabethan era. Written in the late 16th century, this work provides a detailed observation of English society, culture, and governance at a time marked by significant social change and development. It encompasses various aspects of daily life from the structure of society to the roles of different classes, illustrated with anecdotes and reflections that highlight both the pride and the troubles of the English populace. The opening of "Elizabethan England" introduces readers to the complexities of societal hierarchy in England during this historical period. Harrison categorizes the population into distinct groups—gentlemen, citizens, yeomen, and laborers—explaining their roles and contributions to the commonwealth. He offers insights into the responsibilities of each class, the privileges they enjoyed, and the challenges they faced. Furthermore, he delves into the growth and decline of towns, emphasizing the strong connection between social status and economic activity, while critiquing the increasing disparity and struggles within the lower classes. Through its candid portrayal, the beginning sets the stage for a more profound exploration of the Elizabethan era's values, practices, and pivotal transformations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en England -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 England -- Social life and customs -- 16th century Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 -- Homes and haunts -- England DA Text Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 803483 2025-08-13T09:29:37.878887 text/html 812265 2021-12-28T01:31:45 text/html 388335 2025-08-13T09:29:50.566804 application/epub+zip 395983 2025-08-13T09:29:41.707894 application/epub+zip 378829 2025-08-13T09:29:40.086882 application/epub+zip 704249 2025-08-13T09:29:57.315781 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 628491 2025-08-13T09:29:49.269839 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 621230 2022-09-15T05:27:45.710416 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 709065 2025-08-13T09:29:36.590914 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 708905 2021-12-28T01:33:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19731 2025-08-13T09:29:57.462768 application/rdf+xml 13432 2025-08-13T09:29:40.638908 image/jpeg 3279 2025-08-13T09:29:40.364873 image/jpeg 276356 2021-12-28T01:34:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 295466 2021-12-28T01:34:33 application/octet-stream application/zip 366405 2025-08-13T09:29:37.939908 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia