Travels in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth; with Fragmenta regalia or, Observations on Queen Elizabeth, her times and favourites

The narrative follows a German jurist who set out in 1597 with a young Silesian nobleman and spent three years wandering through Europe. His English segment brings listeners into bustling ports, countryside inns, and the crowded streets of Elizabeth’s capital, noting the speed of post‑horses and the layered histories whispered by the Thames. The account captures everyday texture—market chatter, local customs, and the palpable pride of a nation at the height of its power.

Joining this travelogue is Sir Robert Naunton’s “Fragmenta Regalia,” a series of observations on Queen Elizabeth herself, her favourites, and the inner workings of her court. Written decades later by a former university fellow and later statesman, the essays provide intimate portraits of the monarch’s personality, her political allies, and the cultural milieu that surrounded her reign. Together, the two works form a layered portrait of an England that is both familiar and extraordinary, inviting listeners to hear the sounds of a world long past while still resonant today.