Who ruled Tudor England : an essay in the paradoxes of power / G.W. Bernard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bernard, G. W., author.

Contributor:

Dr. Ada H. Lewis Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Power (Social sciences)--England--History--16th century.

Power (Social sciences).

Historiography.

Politics and government.

History.

Great Britain--Politics and government--1485-1603.

Great Britain.

Great Britain--History--Tudors, 1485-1603.

Great Britain--History--Tudors, 1485-1603--Historiography.

Tudor, House of.

England.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

231 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2021.

Summary:

"Henry VIII's wives, his watershed break with Rome, Mary's 'bloody' persecution of Protestants and Elizabeth's fearless reign have been immortalised in history books and the public consciousness. This book widens the scope of established historiography by examining the dynamics of Tudor power and assessing where power really lay. By considering the roles of the monarch, church and individuals it sheds a fascinating light on the study of government in 16th century England. Addressing different aspects of how Tudor England was governed, the twelve chapters discuss who participated in that government, and the extent of their power and governance. Paying close attention to the scholars who have shaped perceptions of major Tudor political figures, this book re-situates the dynamics of Tudor power and its historiography"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part I: Historians (Historians of Tudor government: Sir Geoffrey Elton, R.B. Wernham, Penry Williams, Gerald Harriss, C.S.L. Davies, Jennifer Loach, Peter Gwyn)

Part II: History (1a. Monarchy: legitimacy and personality ; 1b. Monarchy: ceremony, the arts, tyranny? ; 2. The Power of the nobility ; 3. Parliament: the political nation ; 4. Finance ; 5. Military organisation ; 6. A 'Tudor Revolution in Government'? ; 7. The personal ; 8. Enforcement, dissent and rebellion ; 9a. Poverty and policy ; 9b. The crown and religion in Tudor England ; 9c. The exception of Ireland)

Conclusion: Paradoxes of power

Epilogue: The influence and legacy of Sir Geoffrey Elton.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Dr. Ada H. Lewis Book Fund.

Other Format:

Online version: Bernard, G.W., Who ruled Tudor England

ISBN:

9781350176898

1350176893

OCLC:

1240827037

Publisher Number:

99988467364