Early Tudors: England 1485-1558

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

AvDavid Hudson,David Rogerson,Samantha Ellsmore

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Depend on SHP's comprehensive and best-selling core texts to enrich your understanding of A Level History.SHP Advanced History Core Texts are the Schools History Project's acclaimed books for A level History. They offer:- clear and penetrating narrative - comprehensively explaining the content required for examination success- thought provoking and relevant activities that explore the content and help students think analytically about the subject- thorough exam preparation through carefully designed tasks that address the distinctive requirements of A Level history including guidance in essay writing and source-based investigations.- a wide range of revision strategies including structured content summariesAdditional features include: - A focus route pathway for independent learners- Learning Trouble Spots - which address common misunderstandings- diagrammatic summaries of key areas of content and historical issues - accessible summaries of recent historical debates.- active learning approaches, including decision-making exercisesThe Early Tudors England 1485-1558 This title investigates the history of Britain under the early Tudors from Henry VII to Mary. It gives students an insight into the nature, achievements and failures of the governments of the Tudor dynasty; the changing nature of English society at this time; and the ongoing historiographical debate about the period. Major themes include: - how close were the Tudors to being toppled?- was England an insignificant outpost in Europe?- how important was image to the Tudor monarchs?

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2001-08-29
Mått214 x 276 x 18 mm
Vikt900 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieSHP Advanced History Core Texts
Antal sidor336
FörlagHachette Learning
ISBN9780719574849

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: SECTION 1 Henry VII: 1 First impressions – what image do we get of Henry VII?: 2 The invasion of '85 – how did Henry become king?: 3 The monarch's manifesto – what were Henry's concerns on his accession?: 4 Foreign policy – help or hindrance?: 5 Hanging by a thread – was Henry ever secure?: 6 Henry VII – the verdict: SECTION 2 Henry VIII: 7 'So great a prince' – was Henry VIII likely to be a good king?: 8 Part-time monarch? Henry VIII and his government, 1509–47: 9 Divorce, doctrine or dosh? The reasons for the break with Rome and the origins of the Reformation: 10 Why wasn't there an early Tudor crisis? How serious was the opposition to the Reformation?: 11 The third fiddle in Europe? How successful was Henry VIII's foreign policy?: 12 Henry VIII – the verdict: SECTION 3 Edward VI: 13 Irrelevant Edward? How much influence did Edward VI have in government?: 14 How successfully was England governed during Edward's reign?: 15 The pendulum swings decisively – what drove the move towards Protestantism during Edward's VI's reign?: 16 The year of the many-headed monster – how dangerous were the rebellions of 1549 for Edward VI's government?: 17 On the sidelines of Europe? How successful was foreign policy during Edward VI's reign?: 18 The chain is broken – how was the succession altered on Edward's death?: 19 Edward VI – the verdict: SECTION 4 Mary I: 20 The chain restored – did Mary have what it took to continue the Tudor dynasty?: 21 A marriage of inconvenience – how beneficial was Mary's marriage to Philip?: 22 A Spanish pawn? Did England benefit from being a close ally of Spain, 1553–58?: 23 The pendulum swings back again – how Catholic was England by 1558?: 24 Mary I – the verdict: Conclusion: How successful were the Tudors?