Research Paper  - Renaissance England

Step 1: Books in the Library

The library has a number of books covering the Renaissance period.  Please keep in mind that a book might not be on your topic specifically, but still have good information. Remember to check the table of contents and index for your topic.

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Step 2: E-books

The library has a collection of e-books (electronic books) covering British History.  These books are stored in the Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL). To search our e-books, use the Search Box to the right.

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Step 3: Library Databases

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Biography in Context

Search for famous people from the Renaissance period. Search for people connected to your topic.  Example: If you are researching the War of the Roses, look up people from the House of York and the House of Lancaster.   Password: bombers
World History in Context

Search for famous events in world history.

Step 4: Film Clips (Available through Safari Montage)

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Look for videos on Safari Montage. Ms, Luce created a playlist with clips. Click on playlists, then School Playlists.  The playlist is called Renaissance Era - Hankins 12.

Use your computer login and password to go on Safari Montage.
Here are a few examples of videos available on Safari ontage.  There are many other videos available.
Days That Shook the World Series 2: Affairs of the Crown: Anne Boleyn and Edward VIII (51:27)
This documentary looks at two scandalous love affairs that rocked the British monarchy: the first cost a queen her life, the second cost a king his crown. Features voice-over narration of actual quotations and dramatic reconstructions. Narrated by Peter Guinness.
In Search of Shakespeare: A Time of Revolution (56:14)
Viewers are introduced to the dark side of Queen Elizabeth's police state in a time of surveillance, militarism and foreign wars. Shakespeare lived through the Spanish Armada, the Gunpowder Plot, the colonization of the New World and the beginnings of British power in America. But most importantly, he also saw at first hand England's Cultural Revolution -- an enforced split with the old medieval English spirit world that was to lead the English people into a new Protestant future -- a split that could have defined Shakespeare's life.
Britain Arises: England Defeats the Spanish Armada  (11:15)
Explores the impact of naval power on war throughout history by depicting the English defeat of the Spanish Armada. 

History of the Renaissance (22:08)
What was the Renaissance? How did it begin and why? A History of the Renaissance answers these questions and more as it investigates the driving forces behind this brilliant period of artistic and scientific achievement.

Step 5: Recommended Websites

Here are a few websites with good information and which are considered reputable.  Please start with these websites.  Only search google once you've looked here.

General Sites (Covers many topics)

Official Website of the Monarchy

Short biographies of the royals, including Henry VIII, Lady Jane Grey, Mary I and Elizabeth I.

BBC - History: Tudor

From Henry VIII, the Reformation, Elizabeth I, and the Armada.

BBC History: Historical Figures

Search for famous people during the Renaissance.

Britannia - American's Gateway to the British Isles

Resource for the times, places, events and people of British history.

Sites for Specific Topics

British Library - Henry VIII

Key documents from the life and times of Henry VIII, the pious yet bloodthirsty king whose reign forever changed the nature of England. With video extracts from David Starkey's acclaimed Channel 4 series 'Henry VIII: The Mind of a Tyrant'.

History of London

Information on the city of London throughout the centuries.

The Great Fire of London - History Channel

The History Channel presents information of the fire that destroyed much of London in 1666.

Lady Jane Grey - About.com

Biographical information about the nine-day queen.