| Authority and Disorder in Tudor Times, 1485-1603 Contributor(s): Thomas, Paul (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0521626641 ISBN-13: 9780521626644 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $20.43 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 1999 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Arts & Humanities |
| Dewey: 942.05 |
| LCCN: 00503101 |
| Series: Cambridge Perspectives in History |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.40 lbs) 132 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 15th Century - Chronological Period - 16th Century - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An engaging range of period texts and theme books for AS and A Level history. 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. |