Social and Historical Background
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Social and Historical Background
1. The Wars of Roses (1455-1485): a series of dynastic wars for the throne of England
2. Absolute monarchy 绝对君主制,中央集权君主制 : starting from King Henry VIII; reaching its summit during the reign of Queen Elizabeth (reigned 1558-1603)
3. Defeat of the Spanish Invincible Armada in 1588: the strengthening of hegemony( [hɪ'dʒɛmoni]霸权) on the high sea




