England has been world-renowned for its long lines of monarchial ruling families throughout its rich history. However, kings from the Stuart line practically humiliated the dignity and grace that was the English crown. James I and his absolutist successors ran the English monarchy into the ground, but in the process, set the stage for the development of one of the most effective government systems ever.
Elizabeth I's extraordinary reign was extremely successful because of her political flexibility, her impeccable management of finances, her manipulation of Parliament, her wise choice of mi…
