Author Description
John Guy here provides the most complete narrative history of Tudor England in more than 30 years. A compelling account of political and religious developments from the advent of the Tudors in the 1460s to the death of Elizabeth I in 1603, his authoritative study discusses the far-reaching changes in government and the Reformation of the Church under Henry VII, Edward VI, Mary, and Elizabeth, and is enriched with illuminating character studies of the monarchs and politicians of the era. Taking into account new debates on the progress of the English Reformation and the strengths and weaknesses of Tudor Government at a local and national level, the book includes contextual analyses of the Tudor English economy, society, and political culture.
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the political, religious, and social evolution of England under the Tudor dynasty from the late 15th century through the death of Elizabeth I. John Guy, a prominent historian of the period, synthesizes decades of scholarship to provide a comprehensive narrative of the era. He utilizes a framework that balances high-level political maneuvering with an analysis of the structural changes in government and the Church, incorporating contemporary debates regarding the Reformation and state administration.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological narrative spanning from the 1460s to 1603.
- Detailed examinations of the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I.
- Analysis of the English Reformation and its impact on local and national governance.
- Contextual studies of the Tudor economy, social hierarchy, and political culture.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the political and religious history of the English state.
- It does not provide an exhaustive social history of the common populace outside of their relationship to the state and church.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Historians and scholars frequently cite this work as a definitive, high-level narrative of the Tudor era. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a standard reference for students and researchers of early modern English history.
Page Count:
624
Publication Date:
2000-02-24
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
ISBN-10:
0192852132
ISBN-13:
9780192852137
History
European History
British History
Religious History
Tudor Period
Political History
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