Rebellion Against Henry VIII: The Rise and Fall of a Dynasty

During his reign, Henry VIII, England's most famous or infamous ruler, faced moments of disorder and disruption. He responded to these periods by creating disorder and chaos, laying the foundations of the Anglican Church, and transforming a tiny island off the coast of Europe into a mighty empire. This new perspective of his reign and legacy takes readers on a journey through the key moments of unrest and open rebellion, such as the Pilgrimage of Grace of 1536, the Scottish invasion, and the Silken Thomas Revolt in Ireland. By focussing on these rebellions, we gain a fascinating insight into his character and the lives of Tudor men and women during the turbulent thirty-nine years of his reign.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Even the most revered sovereigns encountered instances of disorder and disruption at some point during their rule. How they responded to those periods determined whether they were great or weak monarchs. More importantly, it is what continues to captivate historians and storytellers. In this, Henry VIII, arguably England's most famous - or infamous - ruler, was no exception. Selfish, opinionated, lustful, and driven, Henry VIII brought disorder and chaos to his country, laid the foundations of the Anglican Church, and began the process of transforming a tiny, wind-swept island off the coast of Europe into a mighty empire, the likes of which the world had never seen before. This fresh new perspective on Henry VIII's reign and legacy takes readers on a journey through the key moments of unrest and open rebellion. We learn about the cataclysmic events that sparked disorder and disturbance among the general public, and journey through instances of open rebellions such as the Pilgrimage of Grace of 1536, one of the most significant uprisings of the sixteenth century, not just for Henry himself but for any of the great Tudor monarchs. Last but certainly not least, we examine how war disrupted the peace of Henry's tumultuous reign with the rebellion of Rhys ap Gruffydd in Wales, the Scottish invasion, and the Silken Thomas Revolt in Ireland.

The reign of Henry VIII commenced with jubilant festivities upon the arrival of a radiant new king, and concluded with widespread terror at the rantings of a psychotic overlord. By focusing on the rebellions against Henry VIII, we gain a fascinating insight into his character and the lives of Tudor men and women during the turbulent thirty-nine years of his rule.

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399071765