TY - BOOK TI - Elizabeth SN - 0767046811 AV - DA355 PY - 2002/// CY - [New York, N.Y.] : PB - A & E Television Network : , Distributed by New Video KW - Elizabeth I, Queen of England, KW - Queens KW - Great Britain KW - Biography KW - History KW - Elizabeth, 1558-1603 N1 - Features: Chronology of British monarchs; interactive menus; scene selections; v. 1. From the prison to the palace ; The virgin queen -- v. 2. Heart of a king ; Gloriana; Director of photography, Chris Openshaw ; film editor, Harry Beney ; music, Andy Price, performed by City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Clifton Cathedral Choir ; costumes, Anna Palmgren ; production design, Alec Walker ; executive producer, Tom Archer; Cast: Imogen Slaughter, Karen Archer, Saskia Backwell, Colin Higgins, Richard Trinder, Seána Montague, John Gully, Ian Driver, Michelle Bunyan, Ashley Temple, Toby Sawyer, Adam Meggido, Wayne Opie, Will West, Simon Rose. Presenter, David Starkey N2 - One of the most important rulers in history, Elizabeth I came to the throne at a time when England was under threat of annexation from abroad and collapse from within. When she died after a reign of 45 years, she left behind a nation protected by the greatest navy on earth and in the midst of a cultural explosion she made possible. This series explores the life and rule of the woman who gave her name to an era. A blend of dramatic re-creations and commentary brings alive the courtly intrigues and epic conflicts that shaped her reign, opens a window into the Queen's private struggles and convictions, and examines her monumental legacy ER -