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If i was to be given the opportunity of traveling back in time, I would certainly stop in Britain in the time of the reign of the first female English queen - Elizabeth I. I have always been fascinated by this extraordinary Historical figure who had such significant influence on this country and the history.

This decision of my past time destination occurs to me quite naturally for history is one of my life-long interests, especially the period around 15th and 16th century. Although I am aware that living in those times was not as comfortable as it is nowadays, thanks to all the inventions of the modern life, i would love to explore the spirit of the life centuries ago.

Living in England in the 16th century might take me to London, where Shakespeare just opened his Globe. Watching one of his famous plays I could catch a glimpse of the queen, dressed in clothes of an ordinary woman, surrounded by her servants. She was said to attend the theatre in disguise in order to amuse herself and scape from the formality of her royal court.

My next destination could be a lively market, where i would watch the hussle of the everyday life of ordinary people comming there to sell handmade potery and fabrics or buy some fresh eggs and bread.

My main interest would be the queen, as I mentioned before. Having seen a great documentary based on her life recently I can't help wondering how this subtle woman managed to rule her country succesfully for so many years. She must have been a person of a magnificent character and skills if she was to lead the country in those unsettled times of continuous wars against Spain and France. She defeated rebelion initiated by her cousin Mary and by many others, who didn't like to see her on the throne. Surprisingly, she had never got married. It might have been a part of her strategy how to keep the fragile peace. But it would be her devotion for the nation and her people's wellfare as she once proclaimed.

That is why I want to travel to the Elizabeth times and meet this fantastic person whose strength and personal experience could teach me a lot and whom cannot help to admire.