1. First-person perspective: I, Elizabeth Tudor, stand in awe as Sir Francis Drake returns from his expedition with treasure from the New World.

2. Key historical events: The French Revolution rages on, and I, a simple peasant, must navigate the chaos of the Reign of Terror to survive.

3. Dialogues with figures: "Mr. President, the Civil Rights Act is a crucial step towards equality for all Americans," I say to Abraham Lincoln.

4. Diary entries: Dear diary, as a soldier in World War II, I fear for my life as I storm the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.