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The Tudors: A Very Short Introduction

By John Guy

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2013
ISBN
978-0-19-967472-5, 0199674728
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
743 kB (760890 bytes)
Series
Very short introductions
Edition
2nd edition
Pages
112\0
Time added
2019-09-24 23:54:06

Description

Looks at the reigns of each of the Tudor monarchs. Abstract: In this revised and updated edition of The Tudors: A Very Short Introduction, John Guy offers a compelling and authoritative guide to all aspects of the Tudor period. From politics, religion, and economics, to gender, art, and culture, this is a fascinating exploration of the leaders of the day and the culture of the time.  Read more... Content: Genealogical table The Tudor Succession Note on Units of Currency 1. Henry VII: Founding a new dynasty 2. Henry VIII: The personification of power 3. The Reformation and British 'Imperial' Kingship 4. Mid-Tudor crisis and the succession 5. Philip and Mary: an experiment in dual monarchy 6. The early Elizabethan polity 7. Material culture and the arts 8. After the armada Further reading Chronology Index

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