England and Europe 1485-1603 [Paperback]

This Seminar Study introduces students to England's foreign policy during the reigns of the Tudor monarchs. In this succinct introduction the author addresses the key questions facing students - for example, to what extent did monarch or minister make policy. Each reign is analysed in turn providing a narrative and explanation of the major events and policy decisions throughout the Tudor period.
Part One: The Background.  1. International Context.  2. Overseas Trade.  3. Military Resources.  4. The Making of Foreign Policy.  Part Two: Analysis.  5. Henry VII.  6. Henry VIII.  7. Mid Tudor England 1540 - 63.  8. Elizabeth I 1564-1603.  Part Three: Assessment.  Part Four Documents.Susan Doranis Senior Lecturer in History and Director of the History Programme at St Marys University College, a college of the University of Surrey