The Tudors Personalities and Practical Politics in Sixteenth Century England [Paperback]

The Tudors: Personalities and Practical Politics in Sixteenth Century England
xi, 264 pp. ...A clear and balanced survey of this remarkable period of English history, woven around the reigns of the five Tudor monarchs: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary, and Elizabeth. ...discusses the major events of the period outlining the struggles over succession, the role of Parliament, the establishment of the English Church, the expansion of trade, and England's foreign and domestic relations--abroad with France and Spain, and at home with Ireland and Scotland. Throughout the book, the author evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of England's policies, and relates them to the character and personality of her rulers. Keywords: CONYERS READ TUDORS PERSONALITIES PRACTICAL POLITICS SIXTEENTH CENTURY ENGLAND HISTORY