The cover of the book 'How to Behave Badly in Elizabethan England: A Guide for Harlots, Cuckolds, Drunkards, Liars, Thieves, and Other Scoundrels' by Ruth Goodman. The cover features a detailed illustration of a bustling Elizabethan scene with various characters, including a man in a red hat, a woman in a white dress, and a man with a sword. The title and author are prominently displayed at the top and bottom of the cover, respectively.