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Elizabeth’s reign, and especially her unique rulership, has fascinated scholars, students and the public alike for a long time. By remaining unmarried, Elizabeth became in effect both king and queen of England and, as such, was unique in the way she governed. Unique often equals complex, which is why this topic is difficult to teach. Navigating between her gender and her royal authority can confuse some students, but by using the right sources, it becomes easier to understand how Elizabeth used her gender as a political tool with which to assert her royal authority.