History A-Level
The cult of Gloriana
What The cult of Gloriana means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of The cult of Gloriana
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
This promoted Elizabeth I as a semi-divine figure, heavily influencing art, literature and pageantry before 1588.
Topics that use The cult of Gloriana
- Economic, social and cultural change, 1509–88 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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