Power and politics in Tudor England : essays / G.W. Bernard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bernard, G. W., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tudor, House of.

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

Power (Social sciences).

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

Great Britain.

England--Social conditions--16th century.

England.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (247 pages)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2016.

Summary:

Characterised by an interest in the nature and expression of power, this collection of essays by George Bernard combines a number of previously published pieces with original studies. Chapters range from detailed studies of aspects of the political and religious history of the reign of Henry VIII to more general accounts of early-modern architecture, the development of the Church of England, and a polemical attack upon 'postmodern' historiography. The role of the nobility is a major theme. Emphasis is given to their social, economic, political and ideological power and the ways in which they exercised it in support of the monarchy. In-depth examinations of the falls of Anne Boleyn and Cardinal Wolsey and the relationship of the King and ministers challenge widespread views concerning the significance of factionalism. Analyses of such key events indicate that Henry VIII was very much in charge. Likely to provoke considerable debate, this stimulating collection is an important contribution to Tudor history.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. The continuing power of the Tudor nobility

3. The fall of Wolsey reconsidered

4. The fall of Anne Boleyn

5. Elton's Cromwell

6. Court and government

7. The downfall of Sir Thomas Seymour

8. Amy Robsart

9. Architecture and politics in Tudor England

10. The Church of England c. 1529-c. 1642

11. History and postmodernism.

Notes:

First published 2000 by Ashgate Publishing.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-315-24626-0

1-351-90952-5

9781315246260

OCLC:

974642586