J. A. John Alexander Guy Books

John Guy is recognized as one of Britain's most exciting and scholarly historians, bringing the past to life with accomplished ease. His first-class storytelling and ability to unearth facts with forensic skill make his books read as thrillingly as a detective story. Guy's work draws readers into the heart of historical matters, revealing the riddles of the past in a compelling narrative. He makes historical figures so real that readers feel they can almost reach out and touch them.

Tudor and Stuart life
32 pages
2 hours of reading
3.5(2)Add rating
A short history of life in 16th and 17th century England under the Tudor and Stuart monarchs, covering all of the important events that shaped England before, during and after the Renaissance. This includes Henry VIII's divorce and the establishment of the Church of England, and the colonisation of America. Over 90 colourful illustrations take you on a voyage of discovery from the daily lives of ordinary people to Sir Francis Drake's adventures on the high seas.

Tudor and Stuart life