The book gives an overview of interesting, but insufficiently covered in Soviet historical science issues of the history of England in the second half of the 16th century. and has four sections: 1. Rural England, 2. London. 3. Struggle with Spain for maritime power, 4. Puritans and the struggle to create a burrow. church organization. Essays are compiled from literature and sources and are intended for students, teachers and a wide range of readers.