EAN: 9781350170421

SHORT HISTORIES A SHORT HISTORY OF THE TUDORS...

Combining an expertise on the Tudor dynasty with an authoritative understanding of its
religious and political make-up  A Short History of the Tudors provides a fresh and accessible
perspective of one of the most formative periods of British history. Rex considers the ways in
which the Tudors shaped the beginnings of modern England through the momentous break with Rome
in a comprehensive yet balanced way. Close attention is also paid to the dismantling of the
baronial system and centralisation of secular power  as well as an exploration of the break
with Rome  the two pillars on which the author's argument will rest. The book is organised
chronologically and divided up into time periods  making it the ultimate companion for anyone
keen to delve into the history of Britain's most notorious dynasty. The famous and infamous key
players in the Tudor age have long endured in text books and are  brought to life here by Rex.
Lively portraits of John Fisher  Thomas Moore and Thomas Wolsey and Mary Queen of Scots are
painted  as well as the lesser-known players like the flamboyant Robert Devereux. A leading
authority on the Tudors and British religious history  Richard Rex brings to life a dynasty
which continues to engages and fascinate readers.

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