Harrison, Helene
Tudor Executions: From Nobility to the Block
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399043328
- author:
- Harrison, Helene
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 16.5 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Tudor Executions: A Study of Nobility and Treason. The Tudor dynasty was marked by a high number of executions, with nobles playing a significant role in their own downfall. This book examines the actions leading to the demise of the Tudors, exploring how treason defined the long sixteenth century under each monarch. The rise and fall of notable figures such as Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, Queen Consort Anne Boleyn, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, and Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, is also investigated. The book delves into how the definition of treason changed over time, resulting in the execution of many nobles. By the end of the sixteenth century, no dukes remained in England, a stark reminder of the consequences of treason. This study aims to understand the complex web of events that led to this outcome, shedding light on the Tudor era's tumultuous history. Hardcover, 248 pages.
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