Thursday, February 14, 2013

elizabethan era sports

Elizabethan Team sports gained in popularity during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. The team sports were enjoyed by both the players and the spectators. The Elizabethan era was dangerous and violent. Blood sports were enjoyed involving bears, bulls, cocks and dogs - team sports were also rough and violent. Even some card games were played in teams such as 'Ruff and Honors'! And the outcome of team sports contests were subject to heavy gaming and gambling! The following Elizabethan Sports were played in teams

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