Elizabeth I was a shrewd leader who skillfully maintained her autonomy by playing foreign powers off against each other through the strategic management of her marriage prospects.

“And also I think what's surprising considering how astute Ceil is that he doesn't recognize how brilliant a diplomatic weapon it is that Elizabeth's virginity means that she has something to offer all kinds of people and she can play them along and you know play hard to get”

Elizabeth I's greatest achievement was maintaining England's stability and unity, distinguishing her reign from the chaotic religious violence seen elsewhere in Europe.

“that's my my controversial opinion about the Tudas is people think of the Tudtor as melodramatic and colorful and there's a sense of instability and soap opera drama but I actually think the TUDA's great achievement is to keep England fairly stable and united relatively united.”