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Henry VII
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S. B. Chrimes
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English
Published/Copyright:
1999
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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.
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S. B. Chrimes was from 1953 to 1974 head of the department of history at University College, Cardiff, the University of Wales. George Bernard is reader in Tudor history at the University of Southampton.
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Contents
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Illustrations
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Foreword to the Yale edition
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Preface
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xxiii - Part I. The Establishment of the Dynasty
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Chapter 1. To the Battle of Bosworth
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Chapter 2. Accession, Coronation, Marriage, and Family
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Chapter 3. The Problem of Security
68 - Part II. The Personnel and Machinery of Government
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Chapter 4. The King's Council
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Chapter 5. The Seals and Secretariats
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Chapter 6. Financial Administration
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Chapter 7. Parliaments and Great Councils
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Chapter 8. Judicature
147 - Part III. Statecraft
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Chapter 9. Law-making
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Chapter 10. Law Enforcement
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Chapter 11. Fiscal and Financial Policy
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Chapter 12. Economic and Social Policy
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Chapter 13. Relations with the Church
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Chapter 14. Policy towards Wales and Ireland
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Chapter 15. Foreign Policies
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Epilogue. The King's Grace
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Appendices: A-F
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Select Pedigrees
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Schedule of Selected Dates
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Select Bibliography
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Index
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eBook published on:
July 11, 1999
eBook ISBN:
9780300212945
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