Brief Biography in own words, with first paragraph describing when the person lived, key issues confronting that person and any controversies that historians have noted.  

Paragraphs of the body should have clear topic sentences, highlighting key aspects of this person's activities.  They should not just run through the person's life chronologically.  

The Annotated bibliography should mix citations of printed sources and electronic sites.  Be sure to use Turabian format.  Note the formatting of Boldface citations followed by the annotation.  For more on citations and annotations go to the library study guides, or click here.  

The last paragraph should review the highlights and clearly state how this person changed/impacted upon/affected history.

Annotated Bibliography

Collins, Gail. "Just Look How Well She Governs." The New York Times Magazine. 18 April 1999, 97.
This article is written to give a realistic view of Queen Elizabeth I.  It writes of her as neither the most influential nor the most inspirational leader, but probably the millennium's best all-around figure.  This article also focuses on this issues she faced while reigning, such as her dislike for religious extremism, the horror at the cost of war, and a strong interest in balanced budgets.  This article is very useful in learning about the struggles and achievements of Queen Elizabeth I.

Jokinen, Anniina. "Elizabeth I." Luminarium. (27 Sept. 2000) <http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/eliza.htm/> (2000).
This website provides a complete biography of Elizabeth's life.  It is very informative about her life and her works.  It also contains a collection of essays and articles about Elizabeth.  There are also links to an image gallery and additional sources.  This website is recommended for those who are inexperienced about Queen Elizabeth I.

Weir, Alison. The Six Wives of Henry VIII. New York, N.Y.: Grove Weidenfield, 1991.
This book begins with an extensive chronology concerning all of Henry's wives. It includes the important events surrounding them. It is very useful and informative. The first part of the book is dedicated to Katherine of Aragon. The second part is dedicated to Anne Boleyn. The third part concerns itself with Henry's four remaining wives: Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Katherine Parr. The chapters dealing specifically with Anne Boleyn, examine how many Catholics despised her but was seen as a saintly queen by Protestant writers. In their eyes she did so much to further true religion in England, gave her protection to the followers of Luther, and produced the great Queen Elizabeth(p144). The book examines how Anne was certainly not a saint, but neither an adulteress or guilty of incest with her brother. It traces the Boleyn family history. The book looks at life at the court, the relationship between Anne and Henry while he was still married to Katherine and her relationship to poet, Thomas Wyatt. The book includes many excerpts of correspondences between Anne and Henry. The King's 'great matter' is discussed in detail and the challenges Henry faced in getting a divorce from Katherine. Henry's need for an alliance with Spain and to make peace with Charles V, nephew of Katherine of Aragon is also examined. Thomas Cromwell and the allegations made against Anne and the conspiracy that transpired are also examined. The Queen's decapitation is described and how King Henry would never speak of her again. The author includes a thorough bibliography and index. There is also a section of genealogical tables of Henry's as well as all of his wives families. Interesting pictures are also included. This book provides a good amount of useful information relevant to the life of Anne Boleyn.

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