Elizabeth: The Acclaimed Saga of England's Virgin Queen [DVD] - Award-Winning Historical Drama Film | Perfect for Movie Nights, British History Buffs & Classroom Education

I am an ardent fan and avid reader of anything about "Gloriana". I am also a high school teacher and am always looking for something new and of quality to use in class. I have read Dr. Starkey's book "The Young Elizabeth" prior to viewing the video. This is not a movie version of the life of Elziabeth but a quality documentary. Dr. Starkey's presentation is well atriculated and intense. You get the feeling that he also shares a passion for the life of this most august queen of England. The settings present Elizabeth in an amlost mystical light making her seem "otherworldly." This is set against Dr. Starkey's passionate presentation.I would highly recommend this video not just as a taecher for it's insightful and qualitative academic value, but also as another piece of the puzzle in learing about the life of the most long lived and reigning monarch of the Renaissannce. Did you know Sir Walter Ralegh named Virignia after her as she was also known as "The Virgin Queen?" See the documentary to learn more.