the death of Queen Elizabeth I, the return of the Black Plague, the rise of Shakespeare, piracy, witchcraft and the birth of the Stuart era
Draws from firsthand accounts and original documents to examine the major events of 1603 in the history of Great Britian, discussing the death of Queen Elizabeth I, the rise of the Stuarts, the resurgence of the plague, witch hunts, the establishment of a new spice route, literary accomplishments, and other topics.
