Providing core coverage of English history from the emergence of the Tudor dynasty during the Wars of the Roses through to the death of Elizabeth I, this text analyses the reigns of the respective Tudor monarchs and examines important themes. These include: the Tudor Rebellions, economy and society, culture and society, religion in Tudor England and relations with Scotland, Wales and Ireland during the period. The chapters are detailed yet accessible and feature stimulating selections of visual and written source material.

Author Biography

John Lotherington is Director of the 21st Century Trust and a former Head of History at Haberdashers School.