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The story of Elizabeth I is one of the most inspiring tales in the history of the British monarchy. 
 
She was only two when her father had her mother killed. Although she was treated like a princess, she was never accepted as one even by her own father. Betrayed, first by her half-brother and then by her half-sister, Elizabeth did not come to power easily. When she finally did, this charismatic leader proved to be one of the best monarchs the world had ever seen. During a period of religious chaos, she managed to bring some order to the surroundings The Elizabethan Era witnessed the rise of England as a global power and a colonial empire. English art and literature also flourished during this period. It is no wonder that modern historians refer to this era as the Golden Age