Sunday Times bestseller A Telegraph Book of the Year A History Today Book of the Year A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year The Tudors are a national obsession; they are our most notorious family in history But beyond the well-worn headlines is a family still more extraordinary than the one we thought we knew The Tudor canon typically starts with the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 before speeding on to Henry VIII & the Reformation But this leaves out the family's obscure Welsh origins; it passes by the courage of the pregnant thirteen-year-old girl who would help found the Tudor dynasty; & the childhood & painful exile of her son the future Henry VII It ignores the fact that the Tudors were shaped by their past
- those parts they wished to remember & those they wished to forget With this background Leanda de Lisle enables us to see the Tudors in their own terms & presents new perspectives & revelations on key figures & events from the princes in the Tower to the Tudor Queens Tudor tells a family story like no other
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A spectacular & engaging non-fiction Eyewitness guide to one of history's most turbulent periods the Tudor era Divorced beheaded died divorced beheaded survived We all know the famous rhyme but do you know which Queen out-lived Henry VIII? Who ruled after his death? Or what life was like for Tudor children? Find out in Eyewitness Tudor & discover the deceit & treachery that blighted the Tudor period & lead to beheadings burnings & War Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive & colourful with new infographics statistics facts & timelines plus a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts perfect for bedrooms or classrooms you'll be an expert on the Tudor era in no time Great for projects or just for fun learn everything you need to know about the Tudors with Eyewitness ...

Edward VI died a teenager in 1553 yet his brief reign would shape the future of the nation unleashing a Protestant revolution that propelled England into the heart of the Reformation This dramatic account takes a fresh look at one of the most significant & turbulent periods in English history 'A challenging elegant & persuasive biography of an unjustly neglected king' Jerry Brotton author of This Orient Isle' Mac Culloch puts the young Edward at the centre of the action as this excellent & lively study shows his ghost continues to haunt the history of Anglicanism' Sunday Times ' This is Reformation history as it should be written not least because it resembles its subject matter learned argumentative & even when mistaken never dull' Eamon Duffy author of The Stripping of the Altars' One of the best historians writing in English today' Sunday Telegraph ...

The captivating story of Tudor dress its construction & symbolism & the people who made & wore it The Tudor monarchs & their courtiers are some of the best-known figures in history They continue even today to spark our curiosity & imagination Their enduring popularity is no doubt partly due to the iconic portraits in which they are depicted in magnificent style in farthingales & ruffs furs & jewels codpieces & cloaks & vast expanses of velvet & silk Far from being mere decoration fashion was pivotal in the communication of status & power It was used as a tool in securing & holding the tenuous Tudor throne & as a competitive weapon in the factions intrigues & love-affairs of the court This book presents new information about the fashions of the Tudor dynasty offering fresh insight into their social & political milieu Histories of Kings & Queens complement stories of unsung dressmakers laundresses & officials charged with maintaining & transporting the immense Tudor wardrobes from palace to palace Evidence from rare surviving garments & textiles original documents fine & decorative art & archaeological findings enhance our understanding of the Tudors & their courts Handsomely illustrated this sumptuous book contextualises Tudor dress within the buildings in which it was worn & fills in gaps in our knowledge of the period & its fascinating historical figures ...

The book is divided into six sections First Trevor Yorke looks at the changes in Tudor society & how this affected the housing of the period The next chapter explains their structure & the different materials used He goes on to explore the different styles of timber framed brick & stone houses & the various details of their facades Trevor then looks inside the houses detailing their rooms how they were used & the interior features There is a chapter on Tudor gardens outbuildings & gatehouses & finally Trevor looks at the Tudor houses that have survived to this day He describes how they have been altered over time & how the Tudor style was revived by the Victorians & Edwardians The book ends with a useful Places to Visit section listing the addresses & websites of noteworthy Tudor houses & museums ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play In this series RUTH GOODMAN PETER GINN & TOM PINFOLD take the farm one stage further attempting to recreate not just the historical context but also the spiritual context of life in the year 1500 in a society where the Christian faith was at the heart of everything They take on the role of the lay-folk who did the bulk of the farming & craftwork within monastic lands as well as exploring the monastery&s primary function
- to pray & care for the spiritual welfare of all Christians both living & dead Under the reign of the first Tudor King Henry VII the country was enjoying a new dawn of peace & prosperity & as the biggest landowner other than the King the monasteries dominated many of the thriving crafts of the era
- from wine-making & cloth production to printing & bell casting They were also places of technological innovation & improvement farmers on monastic lands pioneered many crucial developments from the waterwheel to sheep breeding Actors Ruth Goodman Peter Ginn Tom Pinfold & Geraldine James Director Stuart Elliott Certificate Exempt from Classification Year 2013 Languages English Subtitles English Duration 6 hours (approx)

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Tudor Rebellions now in its sixth edition gives a chronological account of the major rebellions against the Tudor monarchy from the reign of King Henry VII until the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603 It also throws light on some of the main themes of Tudor history including the dynasty's attempt to bring the north & west under the control of the capital the progress of the English Reformation & the impact of inflation taxation & enclosure on society This new edition has been thoroughly revised to take into account the exciting & innovative work on the subject in recent years & bring the historiographical debates right up to date It now

Includes:: additional documents & extended discussions to bring to life the complex events & politics of the rebellions The primary sources alongside a narrative history allow students to fully explore these turbulent times seeking to understand what drove Tudor people to rebel & what sort of people were inclined to do so In doing so the book considers both 'high' & 'low' politics & the concerns of both the noble & the unprivileged in Tudor society With supplementary materials including a chronology who's who & guide to further reading along with maps & images Tudor Rebellions is an invaluable resource for all students of Tudor history

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From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories Every day hapless hopefuls travel to dirty & dangerous Tudor London trying to seek their fortunes But what & who is waiting for them when they get there? Tricksters & conmen like young Eleanor's family who prey on their naivety Meanwhile the fearsome King Henry VIII has some rather cruel ideas of justice for everyone Terry Deary's Tudor Tales explore the infamous world of the Tudors through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time These stories feature real people & take place in some of the most recognisable Tudor settings This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning & exploration of the historical period ...

In this ingenious & imaginative
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Tracklist LP Side A A1 Today The Sky 418 A2 Kite 512 A3 Vortex Street 448 A4 It Comes In Waves 432 A5 Dyatlov Pass 732 Side B B1 Far & Away 421 B2 Westerlies 530 B3 Roger Gordo 407 B4 The Rowing Endeth 432 B5 Drift 410 CD 1 Today The Sky 418 2 Kite 512 3 Vortex Street 448 4 It Comes In Waves 432 5 Dyatlov Pass 732 6 Far & Away 421 7 Westerlies 530 8 Roger Gordo 407 9 The Rowing Endeth 432 10 Drift 410 ...