The Tudor Empire

The Tudors' thirst for control led to their expansion of territories, but at a bloody cost. This book explores how they exerted control over their empire and domains, stretching from the north of England to European possessions and New World colonies, using contemporary sources and engaging in wider historical debate.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The Tudors, one of Britain's most captivating royal dynasties, embarked on a relentless quest for power fueled by a paranoia that saw them as interlopers who were never meant to rule. Throughout the sixteenth century, they expanded their empire, acquiring more and more territories at a staggering cost. Each monarch, driven by their own desires, sought to exert their control over the kingdom. Henry VII consolidated his authority, Henry VIII envisioned a French empire, and Elizabeth I oversaw the adventures of the seadogs in the New World. This book delves into the intricate ways in which the Tudors exerted their control over their vast empire, spanning from the north of England, Wales, Ireland, Cornwall, to European possessions and new colonies in the New World. By utilizing contemporary sources and engaging in broader historical debates, it offers an accessible introduction to this intriguing era for readers.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 165 x 242 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399089227