Authority and Disorder in Tudor Times, 1485-1603 (Cambridge Perspectives in History) [Paperback]

Paul Thomas (Author)

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Publication Date: August 28, 1999 | Series: Cambridge Perspectives in History

Paul Thomas charts the development of the modern British state in the Tudor century. Drawing on recent research, he examines the extent to which the Tudor government established lasting order, from its powerbase in London, throughout the British Isles. The book explores the themes of authority and disorder within the context of every level of society: the familiy, church, parish, law courts, nobility and the Tudor monarchy itself.

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The Tudor period was turbulent, characterised by political strife, religious change, wars, economic catastrophe, social disorder and rebellion. Paul Thomas examines the challenges they presented to Tudor monarchs. He considers the extent to which the Tudor government sought to establish lasting order, and the means by which authority and order were imposed and maintained at all levels in society. Topics covered include: law and power; the church, religion and authority; informal authority; the mid-Tudor crisis and Tudor rebellions; the Celtic nations; and Elizabeth I and the recovery of the monarchy. The text contains a range of primary sources.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 16 and up
  
• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (August 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521626641
• ISBN-13: 978-0521626644
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,166,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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