Chrimes, SB

Henry VII (Yale English Monarchs)

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ISBN 13:: 9780300078831
author:: Chrimes, SB
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Yale University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1999
Pages:: 400
Dimensions:: 16.5 x 1.9 x 24.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography: historical
Condition:: New
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Henry VII: A Study in Power and Policy The life and reign of Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty, is a pivotal moment in English history. This comprehensive study by renowned historian S. B. Chrimes examines the circumstances surrounding Henry's ascension to the throne, the machinery of government, and his social, political, and economic policies. Chrimes explores the key personnel and institutions that shaped Henry's rule, as well as his law enforcement, foreign strategy, and domestic policies. A new critical introduction and updated bibliography by George Bernard enhance this edition of the book. This authoritative biography provides a nuanced understanding of Henry VII's reign, shedding light on the complexities of power and governance in 15th-century England.

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