David Loades Books

Focusing on the life of Sir William Paulet, this biography delves into the political intricacies of Tudor England through the lens of a man who served under three monarchs and held multiple high-ranking positions, including Lord Treasurer. Born in 1475, Paulet's extensive career spanned over nine decades, allowing for a unique exploration of the era's economic, political, and ecclesiastical developments. His influential role at the center of court politics makes this account a significant contribution to understanding Tudor governance and society.

The biography of the blacksmith's son who rose to be Henry VIII's right-hand man.

An authoritative and accessible history of the lives of the kings and queens of England by a renowned historian.

"Henry VIII" focuses on the fluctuating, often fraught relationship between the king and his court, his Church and his people - and with the other powers of continental Europe, relations with whom were thrown into turmoil by Henry's successive marriages. It explores Henry's policies and strategies and his manipulation of key players such as Wolsey, Cromwell, Fisher and More, as well as the shaping of his royal image over decades of change. It also probes the intriguing nature of the man behind the monarch, especially his complex religious beliefs that determined the shape of England's reformation. David Loades, an authoritative historian of Tudor England, begins by explaining how historians have treated Henry and the expectations contemporaries had of the Renaissance prince who ascended the throne. He describes the ensuing reign in detail, taking in the wars, law enforcement, the succession question, the court, the rebellions and the problem of Ireland, illustrating the narrative with original National Archives documents and full colour portraits of those involved.The author concludes by considering the ambiguous but still tangible legacy that this most high-profile of monarchs has left us.

The House of Tudor ruled England and its realms from 1485 until 1603, during which time five monarchs sat on the throne: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I. This expert guide charts the lives of Tudor lay folk (including Shakespeare!) as well as all the infamous Tudor kings and queens.

The rise and fall of the Tudor family at the heart of the court of Henry VIII.

The marital ups and downs of England's most infamous king.

Daughter of Henry VIII, half-sister to the future Elizabeth I, the turbulent life of the first woman to rule England and the cruel fate of those who opposed her iron will.

The titles in this series introduce England's royal heritage through the very stuff of history itself: priceless original papers, letters and other documents, mostly held at the Public Record Office - the UK's national archives. This work focuses on Elizabeth I. schovat popis

The story of Henry VIII's sister Mary Rose, the beautiful princess who married first the King of France and then the great rake of the Tudor era, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk.