This DVD is an excellent addition to both the book of the same title and also the book and DVD "Elizabeth", also by David Starkey.Any person interested in this period of English history will enjoy this DVD. David Starkey is an excellent narrator and historian and obviously has an affinity for the period. The only criticism that I have is that maybe the DVD skips or makes light of some issues, however, the book puts that right and actually makes the DVD more enjoyable.