A Golden World

A Golden World explores how the Americas and its peoples influenced English culture during the Tudor and Stuart eras, revealing the tangible ways in which Indigenous knowledge, artefacts, and colonization practices entered art, fashion, and literature. The book offers a fresh perspective on the Golden Age, highlighting the contributions of those in the Americas to the English Renaissance and examining the lasting impact of Atlantic colonization on heritage. Through detailed history and artefacts, Lauren Working sheds light on the complex dynamics of power, desire, and cultural exchange during this pivotal period.