The Tudors
Book description
The monarchs of the Tudor period are among some of the most well-known figures in British history. John Guy presents a compelling and 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…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Tudors as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is an indispensable summary of sixteenth-century English history, but it’s not as short as you might expect (the second edition actually includes greater content). The facts are well-researched, and the details are concise.
If you know nothing of the Tudors this is a good place to start, but being ‘very short’ it will leave you wanting to know more.
From Toni's list on survival in Tudor England.
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