Tudor England: A History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780300162721)

A compelling, authoritative account of the brilliant, conflicted, visionary world of Tudor England

When Henry VII landed in a secluded bay in a far corner of Wales, it seemed inconceivable that this outsider could ever be king of England. Yet he and his descendants became some of England's most unforgettable rulers, and gave their name to an age. The story of the Tudor monarchs is as astounding as it was unexpected, but it was not the only one unfolding between 1485 and 1603.

In cities, towns, and villages, families and communities lived their lives through times of great upheaval. In this comprehensive new history, Lucy Wooding lets their voices speak, exploring not just how monarchs ruled but also how men and women thought, wrote, lived, and died. We see a monarchy under strain, religion in crisis, a population contending with war, rebellion, plague, and poverty. Remarkable in its range and depth, Tudor England explores the many tensions of these turbulent years and presents a markedly different picture from the one we thought we knew.

Author: Lucy Wooding
ISBN-10: 0300162723
ISBN-13: 9780300162721
Publisher: Yale University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/03/2023
Pages: 720
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.44lbs
Size: 9.45h x 6.37w x 2.37d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 09/01/2023