WILLIAM CECIL A ODRAZ JEHO VIZE JEDNOTNÉ BRITÁNIE V ANGLO-SKOTSKÝCH VZTAZÍCH LET 1558–1560
WILLIAM CECIL AND THE REFLECTION OF HIS VISION OF UNITED BRITAIN IN ANGLO-SCOTTISH RELATIONS 1558-1560

Author(s): Miroslav Beneš
Subject(s): Political history, Government/Political systems, Political behavior, 16th Century
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: William Cecile; Anglo-Scottish relations; United Britain; 1558-1560; Political history;
Summary/Abstract: The dynamics of political and religious development of 16th century England anticipated the arrival of series of changes, conflicts and crises that were to change the country beyond recognition. Despite those dynamic times, a timeless character of William Cecile, the closest adviser of Queen Elizabeth I., won recognition through his intellect, political contacts and dispassionate point of view. Even in the times of the threat of the English Queen’s reign, it was the mentioned William Cecile who was able to consider a possible unification of the island kingdoms under one ruler or a dynasty. Therefore, this research examines various aspects of William Cecile’s unification vision that was put into the context of the political situation of 16th century Europe. The core of this work is formed by the analysis of selected historical sources from edition A Collection of State Papers relating to Affairs in the Reigns of King Henry VIII., King Edward VI., Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth: From the Years 1542–1570 by Samuel Haynes.

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