British Quote by Susan Brigden
“For William Cecil and others in Elizabeth's Council, whose sense of Catholic conspiracy and threat governed their political thinking, England's security lay in the creation of a united and Protestant British Isles, which could stand alone, ready to resist invaders. Divine providence had set the islands apart from the rest of the world by encircling seas, 'a little world by itself'.”
About This Quote
Source Book: English History, 16th Century, Susan Brigden, 2002
England's security was seen as a united Protestant realm, protected by geography and divine providence.
In simple terms: England sought united Protestant security.
Recognize political motivations in history.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- policy making
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How did religion shape policy?
- What role did geography play?
Simplistic view may ignore internal conflicts.