The story of the troubled accession of England's first Scottish king and the transition from the age of the Tudors to the age of the Stuarts at the dawn of the seventeenth century.
Susan Doran Book order (chronological)
A British historian whose primary studies center on the reign of Elizabeth I, with a particular focus on the themes of marriage and succession. Her work delves into the complexities of Early Modern British and European history, offering deep insights into the political and social issues of the era. She brings her extensive knowledge to her academic role as an educator at Oxford University.
The Tudor period (1485 to 1603) is often seen as the birth of an English national identity, symbolized by the iconic figure of Elizabeth I. This era marked the end of the Wars of the Roses, the establishment of the Anglican Church, successful defenses against foreign threats, and the beginnings of empire. It also produced a remarkable generation of musical composers like Thomas Tallis and William Byrd, alongside the flourishing of English poetry and drama, highlighted by Ben Jonson, Christopher Marlowe, and William Shakespeare. However, it was also a time of rebellion, invasion fears, sectarian conflict, and growing concerns over dynastic succession. The narrative offers a compelling year-by-year account of this tumultuous period, enriched with extensive quotes from contemporary sources and accompanied by stunning images, including portraits, maps, and artifacts. Authoritative and visually captivating, this work is crafted by a knowledgeable scholar, bringing this glorious era of English history to life. It serves as an ideal gift for anyone intrigued by 16th-century England.
England and Europe in the Sixteenth Century
- 168 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This book provides a thematic survey of English foreign policy in the sixteenth century, focusing on the influence of the concept of honour, security concerns, religious ideology and commercial interests on the making of policy.