Tudor England: A History by Lucy Wooding - Yale University Press Hardback - 720-Page History of the Tudor Dynasty - Adult Non Fiction

Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback ISBN: 9780300162721 Publisher: Yale University Press Age Range: Adult (18+) Overview: Tudor England: A History by Lucy Wooding is a landmark hardback account of one of the most dramatic periods in English history, tracing the Tudor dynasty from Henry VII's improbable rise to the death of Elizabeth I. Drawing on the latest scholarship, Wooding weaves together the lives of monarchs, courtiers, and ordinary people to reveal a nation transformed by religious upheaval, war, and ambition. This 720-page Yale University Press hardback is essential reading for history lovers, students, and anyone drawn to the Tudor era. About the Book: Spanning 1485 to 1603, Tudor England: A History follows the extraordinary story of a dynasty that began with an outsider's gamble and ended by defining an age. When Henry VII landed on a remote Welsh shore, few could have predicted that his line would produce some of England's most unforgettable rulers. Lucy Wooding charts the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I, but does far more than recount royal politics. The book deftly fuses social, religious, and political history, reappraising each Tudor reign alongside the wider world in which it unfolded. Wooding gives voice to the families and communities who lived through plague, rebellion, war, and poverty, showing how ordinary lives were shaped by turbulence at the top. It examines the strains placed on monarchy, the crises of religion sparked by the Reformation, and the cultural currents that reshaped English society. Combining rigorous new research with elegant narrative, Wooding offers a comprehensive reassessment of a dynasty often reduced to myth and legend. The result is a history that is authoritative yet genuinely readable, bringing fresh perspective to familiar figures while illuminating lesser-known voices. Whether approaching Tudor history for the first time or as a seasoned enthusiast, this hardback rewards close re