The Mid Tudors: Edward VI and Mary, 1547û1558

Covering a topic which features on all three exam board specifications, this new book for A2 level history students explores the turmoil that encompassed the reigns of Edwards VI and Mary - the mid-tudor period.From 1547 to 1558, successful history author Stephen J. Lee examines all the key issues in the debate, including the question as to whether there was a mid-Tudor crisis at all. Using a wide variety of sources and historiography, Lee also looks at the reformation and the counter-reformation, as well as discussing government and foreign policy across this tumultuous time.Including both a chronology and glossary of key terms, this is one history book A2 level students will not want to miss out on.

Acknowledgements

viii

Introduction

ix

1 The legacy of Henry VIII, 1509-47

1

(22)

Background

1

(1)

Analysis 1: What key changes had occurred during the reign of Henry VIII?

1

(8)

Analysis 2: How have historians interpreted the Henrician 'revolutions' and their subsequent impact?

9

(10)

Sources: Religious and administrative 'revolutions'?

19

(4)

2 Edward VI, Somerset and Northumberland, 1547-53

23

(20)

Background

23

(3)

Analysis 1: Was the monarchy significantly weakened during the reign of Edward VI (1547-53)?

26

(3)

Analysis 2: Consider the reputations and achievements of Somerset and Northumberland.

29

(8)

Sources:

1. The authority and power of Edward VI

37

(3)

2. Views on the protectorship of Somerset

40

(3)

3 The Edwardian Reformation, 1547-53

43

(19)

Background

43

(1)

Analysis 1: How radical were the religious changes introduced by Somerset and Northumberland?

44

(5)

Analysis 2: How secure have historians considered Protestantism to have been under Edward VI?

49

(5)

Sources:

1. Changes made by the Edwardian Reformation

54

(3)

2. Views on the impact of the Edwardian Reformation

57

(5)

4 The Marian Counter Reformation, 1553-58

62

(19)

Background

62

(1)

Analysis 1: How successfully did Mary Tudor implement her religious objectives?

63

(4)

Analysis 2: Examine the views of historians about the Marian religious policies.

67

(7)

Sources:

1. The Marian burnings

74

(4)

2. Historians' interpretations of the Marian burnings

78

(3)

5 Edwardian and Marian foreign policy, 1547-58

81

(19)

Background

81

(3)

Analysis 1: Examine the aims and achievements of the foreign policy of (1) Somerset and (2) Northumberland.

84

(5)

Analysis 2: Consider the different interpretations given of the foreign policy of Mary Tudor.

89

(5)

Sources:

1. The Spanish marriage

94

(2)

2. Historians' views on the reasons for and effects of Somerset's Scottish policy

96

(4)

6 Mary's rule, 1553-58

100

(18)

Background

100

(1)

Analysis 1: How secure was Mary's power between 1553 and 1558?

100

(5)

Analysis 2: How have historians changed their views on Mary's administration?

105

(8)

Sources:

1. Government under Mary

113

(3)

2. Views on Mary's administration

116

(2)

7 A mid-Tudor crisis?

118

(18)

Background

118

(1)

Analysis 1: How serious were the crises occurring in England between 1547 and 1558?

119

(4)

Analysis 2: How appropriately can the term 'mid-Tudor crisis' be applied to the reigns of Edward VI and Mary?

123

(8)

Sources:

1. Rebellions as 'crises', 1547-55

131

(2)

2. Historians' views on amid-Tudor crisis'

133

(3)

Notes

136

(10)

Select bibliography

146

(3)

Index

149

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