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A Brief History of the Tudor Age (The Brief History) (Paperback)

~ Jasper Ridley (Author) "THE TUDOR AGE began on 7 August 1483, when Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, landed at Milford Haven at the head of an army of..." (more)
Key Phrases: gable hood, title forfeited, fasting laws, Privy Council, Hampton Court, Anne Boleyn (more...)

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"- 'Mr Ridley has written a meticulous, sane and lucid book.' (The Freemasons) The Economist Review Feb 2000 - 'Masterly, rich, comprehensive, and consistently fair, intelligent and readable.' (Lord Palmerston)- Michael Foot, Evening Standard, London - '...scholarly, lucid and judicious..."Definitive" is a foolish word to apply to history but it will be a long time before we read a biography of Louis Napoleon and Eugenie which better deserves the appellation.'(Napoleon III & Eugenie) - Philip Ziegler, The Times --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Beginning with the arrival of Henry Tudor and his army at Milford in 1485 to depose Richard III, and ending with the death of the great Queen Elizabeth I in 1603, this incisive and informative brief history provides a vivid account of England’s most eventful and contradictory age. Its presentation of the life both in the burgeoning capital of London and in the countryside includes 16 pages of full-color and black-and-white photographs, as well as discussion of the costumes of the period, modes of travel, food and medicine, sports and pastimes, and the amazing explosion of English drama that would make the name of William Shakespeare a household word for all time. Nor does this volume overlook the stultifying narrowness of peasant life, the harsh treatment of heretics and traitors, the intrigues and machinations at the court, and the miseries of the plague. In all, A Brief History of the Tudor Age paints an astonishing panorama of an England of great beauty and violence, of splendor and squalor, of achievement and despair. "Bursting with factual evidence ... [a] bright and lively compendium."—The Observer "Jasper Ridley is one of the most accomplished and successful historical biographers."—Times Literary Supplement

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Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Running Press (August 7, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786710349
ISBN-13: 978-0786710348
Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces

Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #643,036 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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THE TUDOR AGE began on 7 August 1483, when Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, landed at Milford Haven at the head of an army of 2,000 soldiers, intending to overthrow Richard III and make himself King of England in Richard's place. Read the first page

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gable hood, title forfeited, fasting laws, third offence, sweating sickness, trunk hose, petty treason, coronation procession

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Privy Council, Hampton Court, Anne Boleyn, Catherine of Aragon, Paul's Cross, Jane Grey, London Bridge, King Henry, Lord Chancellor, Middle Ages, Act of Parliament, Mary Queen of Scots, Sir Thomas More, Duke of Suffolk, Great North Road, Henry Tudor, Wars of the Roses, Bishop of London, Book of Common Prayer, Church of England, Archbishop of York, Duke of Norfolk, Tower of London, Western Europe, Bishop of Winchester

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2.0 out of 5 stars Great facts, but in a pure accounting manner, January 3, 2003

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Great listing of facts and details about Tudor England, for example how many butchers worked in London and where their waste went. It is a very detail-oriented, accounting-like list of information ranging from everyday items used to road repairs and its implications for the time it took to deliver documents. Not very insightful as to Tudor history itself and a bit biased, as the author clearly states that Henry VIII was the greatest king England ever had, but Elizabeth I was basically a poor queen, indecisive and any decisions were done by her advisors. Interesting as to the details that one is not likely to find anywhere else.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Lacks focus, January 1, 2004

By	webster (Virginia & Colorado) - See all my reviews

Mr. Ridley wanders about more than the Countess of Salisbury when she went to the block. Why he spent over a page on this in the Chapter on Houses I am not sure. The entire book is filled with historical information which is interesting, but in many cases is related only by a thin thread to the subject at hand. This book could only be used as a history of the Tudor age if it was used with another more complete history. It is too broad and the trivia he provides doesn't fill in the holes. On the other hand, it reads well so if you want some light history reading, its ok.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book for the Serious Reader, January 19, 2005

By	John La Boone "Moonshadow1949" (St. Marys, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is well written and seems to be very well researched. It contains a lot of detail to back up the author's explanations of the general trends and the momentous events that developed during the Tudor Age. The treatment of the system of punishments of that society's offenders is detailed and not for the squeamish, although it is not presented in a truly sensationalized form. I think this book will please those who are satified by having a lot of coherent facts very intelligently presented; however, it may not please those who seek out a writing style that has more flair and flourish.

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3.0 out of 5 stars INTERESTING READ... BUT A BIT WANDERING
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