Edward VI

This new biography of Edward VI, the boy king who died at 15 after ruling England for only six years, reveals for the first time his significant personal impact on the history of his country. Jennifer Loach portrays Edward as healthy and vigorous (contrary to previous views), precocious, highly educated, and decisive, and she details the dramatic context in which his reign played out.

List of Illustrations

vi

Preface

vii

Acknowledgements

xvi

List of Abbreviations

xvii

The Birth of Edward VI

1

(8)

Edward's Upbringing and Education

9

(8)

The Death of Henry VIII: the King's Will and the Establishment of the Protectorate

17

(12)

Edward's Coronation

29

(10)

Somerset's Protectorate

39

(19)

Economic and Social Difficulties

58

(12)

The Rebellions of 1549

70

(19)

The Fall of the Protector

89

(5)

Northumberland's Rule

94

(22)

Religious Policy under Northumberland

116

(19)

Edward's Court

135

(24)

Edward's Illness and Death

159

(11)

Queen Jane and Queen Mary

170

(10)

Assessment

180

(5)

Appendix: The Portraits of Edward VI

185

(6)

Penry Williams

Bibliography

191

(11)

Index

202

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