strife (unrest) in England between 1450 and 1461? It can be argued that the civil strife in England during the years 1450-1461 was the consequence of Richard of York’s ambition to be king of England. Although this is an important cause to the civil strife’s occurrence it is however not the most significant or key cause to the civil strife as the personality‚ actions and incomptenance of Henry VI as king of England is the major reason to why the civil strife occurred as Henry can be seen as the centre
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Part B - Henry VIII broke from Rome because he wanted to increase his personal power. Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. (24 marks) The break with Rome was the end of papal rule in England. For several reasons‚ which I shall discuss in this study‚ Henry VIII decided to replace the Pope as Head of the Church in England and appoint himself as the Supreme Head of the Church. The points needed to be looked at in this study are the possible reasons as to why he would want to break with
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How far do these sources suggest that young Henry VIII was an impressive figure as a king? In the 16th century an impressive figure of a king would mean that he demonstrated power both physically and economically and a good education. However as source two suggests‚ Henry might be considered less than impressive as he shows insecurities. A stronger argument though is that Henry did demonstrate the features of an impressive king as he had all the attributes listed above which is clear from all three
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How successful was Henry VIII in achieving his aims as king in period from 1509 to 1529? When Henry VIII became king in 1509 he had a number of aims that he wished to achieve during this period of time. He wanted to be seen as a very different king to his father Henry VII. He wanted to get England noticed as a major power in Europe and also enrich his reputation‚ honour and prestige. But Henry’s first and biggest goal was to get a male heir. Some may say that Henry was largely successful in achieving
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England sports a colourful history packed with spicy stories. Romans marched around the country‚ conquering and setting up cities‚ roads and spas. Next up‚ Norman leader William the Conqueror battled at Hastings‚ before taking over the country. The Normans carried out a huge census of England‚ documented in the Domesday Book‚ an incredible historical object‚ full of useful information about life in 11th-century England. A later line of monarchs‚ the Tudors‚ also had an enormous impact. King Henry
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Was the reign of Henry VII the financial highpoint of the Tudor era? Henry VII came to the throne in 1485; in many ways his reign appeared vulnerable and his finances poor‚ however‚ when he died in 1509 he left his son Henry a sound fiscal legacy. However‚ was his reign destined to be the financial high point of the Tudor dynasty he founded? The accession of a strong king and the apparent conclusion of civil war meant many had high hopes that Henry VII could restore stability to the country. The
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Mary I‚ Queen of England was a very prominent figure in European history. Her reign as queen was filled with many trials and tribulations that were not accepted by most of England. Many of Mary’s rash decisions were most likely do to her upbringing and her lack of will power. Whether it is being declared a bastard as a young child by her tyrannical father‚ Henry VIII‚ or her marriage to Phillip of Spain‚ Mary was easily influenced by others and it showed as she grew older and took over
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A HISTORY OF 16TH CENTURY ENGLAND In the late 15th century England was torn by a series of civil wars between two dynasties‚ the Yorkists and the Lancastrians. The wars ended in 1485 when Henry Tudor won the battle of Bosworth and gained the throne of England. Henry Tudor (1457-1509) was crowned Henry VII on 30 October 1485 beginning a new dynasty. In January 1486 he married Elizabeth of York‚ daughter of Edward IV‚ uniting the dynasties of York and Lancaster. However the Yorkists were unwilling
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During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries‚ England had many rulers who held varying religious beliefs. These competing religious ideologies tore England apart. Issues such as the divine right of kings‚ the conflict between the English Monarchy‚ and the Protestant Reformation would all lead England to rule with a parliamentary monarchy. The Protestant Reformation (1517-1618) was a great religious movement that began in Germany and spread through Northern Europe. At this time‚ the medieval Roman
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LEE UNIVERSITY HENRY VIII AND THE REFORMATION PRESENTED‚ ROBERT BARNETT Ph.D. IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HIST485: MEDIEVAL ENGLAND ANDREW H. DAVIDSON 15 JULY 2010 KING HENRY VIII AND THE REFORMATION For many years leading up to the reign of King Henry VIII‚ zealous souls were searching more than ever for a meaningful faith-based life for themselves and all of society. The people of England were becoming more and more confused about what the Church actually
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