The monarchs of the Tudor period are among some of the most well-known figures in British history John Guy presents a compelling & fascinating exploration of the Tudors in the new edition of this Very Short Introduction Looking at all aspects of the period from beginning to end he considers Tudor politics religion & economics as well as issues relating to gender & minority rule & the art architecture & social & material culture of the time Introducing all of the key Tudor monarchs Guy considers the impact the Tudor period had not only at the time but also the historical legacy it left behind ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable