Elizabeth’s reputation even increased toward the end of the 19th century when she was credited with the birth of the British Empire, which by then covered a quarter of the world.
19. sajandi viimases pooles tõusis Elizabethi maine veelgi, kui tema teeneks hakati pidama alusepanekut Briti impeeriumile, mis hõlmas tolleks ajaks juba neljandikku maakerast.