Henry VIIYale University Press, 11 lug 1999 - 400 pagine Founder of the Tudor dynasty, Henry VII was a crucial figure in English history. In this acclaimed study of the king’s life and reign, the distinguished historian S. B. Chrimes explores the circumstances surrounding Henry’s acquisition of the throne, examines the personnel and machinery of government, and surveys the king’s social, political, and economic policies, law enforcement, and foreign strategy. This edition of the book includes a new critical introduction and bibliographical updating by George Bernard. |
Sommario
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Chapter 2 ACCESSION CORONATION MARRIAGE AND FAMILY | 50 |
Chapter 3 THE PROBLEM OF SECURITY | 68 |
Part II The Personnel and Machinery of Government | 95 |
Chapter 4 THE KINGS COUNCIL | 97 |
Chapter 5 THE SEALS AND SECRETARIATS | 115 |
Chapter 6 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION | 119 |
Chapter 7 PARLIAMENTS AND GREAT COUNCILS | 135 |
Chapter 14 POLICY TOWARDS WALES AND IRELAND | 245 |
Chapter 15 FOREIGN POLICIES | 272 |
Epilogue THE KINGS GRACE | 298 |
APPENDICES | 323 |
Appendix A OWEN TUDOR AND THE PRIVY COUNCIL 1437 | 325 |
Appendix B HENRY OF RICHMONDS COMPANIONS IN EXILE 14835 | 327 |
Appendix C THE ATTAINDERS OF JANUARY TO FEBRUARY | 328 |
Appendix D THE PAPAL DISPENSATION FOR THE MARRIAGE OF HENRY VII AND ELIZABETH 1486 | 330 |
Chapter 8 JUDICATURE | 147 |
PART III Statecraft | 173 |
Chapter 9 LAWMAKING | 175 |
Chapter 10 LAW ENFORCEMENT | 185 |
Chapter 11 FISCAL AND FINANCIAL POLICY | 194 |
Chapter 12 ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL POLICY | 219 |
Chapter 13 RELATIONS WITH THE CHURCH | 240 |
Appendix E HENRY VIIS BOOKS OF PAYMENTS | 332 |
Appendix F PORTRAITURE OF HENRY VII AND QUEEN ELIZABETH | 333 |
SCHEDULE OF SELECTED DATES | 342 |
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