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David Loades
Ranging from Elizabeth of York - wife of Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch - through to Elizabeth I, her grand-daughter and the last in the line, this book explores…
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This study of the Tudor navy is designed to present it in the administrative, political and financial context of the time. It covers the period from 1485 to 1603 and…
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First published in 1999, This book is a wide-ranging and authoritative review of the reception in England and other countries of Foxe’s Acts and Monuments of the English Martyrs from…
For over 50 years one family dominated England’s high offices of state. William and Robert Cecil, father and son, held unparalleled power as statesmen, diplomats, counsellors and spymasters throughout Elizabeth’s…
Contains approximately 1,200 entries on a range of significant and much-discussed topics, from Ancient and Roman Britain to the present day. The project covers, in geographical terms, England, Scotland, Wales…
England was the most centralised state in medieval Europe. There were still strong local identities, both political and culture, and the Tudors achieved success by working through the local elites…
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Focuses on the fluctuating, often fraught relationship between Henry VIII and his court, his Church and his people - and with the other powers of continental Europe. This work shows…
Loades explores England’s religious cultures during the reign of Mary Tudor. He investigates how conflicting traditions of conformity and dissent negotiated the new spiritual, political and legal landscape which followed…
A biography of William Paulet’s life and his role at the heart of Tudor government. It presents the main features of his life, against the turbulent background of mid-sixteenth century…
Marking the 400th anniversary of Elizabeth I’s death in 1603, this biography looks in detail behind the public life at the private woman to bring out her remarkable talents and…
Offers an overview of the Tudor dynasty. Exploring the reign of each monarch within the framework of the dynasty, the author unpacks the key questions surrounding the monarchy; the relationship…
Few English monarchs have a worse reputation than Mary Tudor. She has been seen both as a religious fanatic who tried against the will of her people to reverse the…
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This work examines the structures of power and jurisdiction that operated in Tudor England. It explains what the institutions of central government were designed to do, and how they related…
David M Loades
An account of the development of the English navy showing how the formidable force which beat the Spanish Armada was created.
D.M. Loades
This biography presents the career of the controversial 16th century statesman, John Dudley. As Lord President of the Council which governed Edward VI’s minority, he was the most powerful man…
Daniel O'Connor
This collection of the writings of Daniel O'Connor, edited and introduced by David Jasper, is a treasure trove for all interested in the Church in India in the twentieth century.
Professor David Loades
The marital ups and downs of England’s most infamous king.
The sorry tale of the fifth wife of Henry VIII.
Author is a renowned expert on the Tudors. The story of Henry VIII’s third queen, the wife who gave him what he most desired - a son.
A major new biography of the most infamous king of England.
An authoritative and accessible history of the lives of the kings and queens of England by a renowned historian.
A full-scale biography Henry VIII’s fifth wife, the teenager who got herself fatally entangled with lovers and ended up with her neck on the block.
Daughter of Henry VIII, half-sister to the future Elizabeth I, the turbulent life of the first woman to rule England and the cruel fate of those who opposed her iron…
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A magnificent tale of family rivalry and intrigue set against Henry VIII’s court.
A major new history of the kings and queens of England by a renowned historian.
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The rise and fall of the Tudor family at the heart of the court of Henry VIII.
The story of Henry VIII’s sister Mary Rose, the beautiful princess who married first the King of France and then the great rake of the Tudor era, Charles Brandon, Duke…
The biography of the blacksmith’s son who rose to be Henry VIII’s right-hand man.
Daughter of Henry VIII, half-sister to the future Elizabeth I, the dramatic story of the first woman to rule England - and the cruel fate of those who opposed her…
David A. Fanella
Discover how to calculate structural loads in compliance with 2024 IBC and ASCE 7-22 requirements
This practical guide shows, step by step, how to interpret and apply the provisions of…
Geoffrey Meen,David Loades
Was there really a crisis in England between 1545 and 1565, or is this just a way of describing a period in history when a lot of interesting things where…
Eamon Duffy
This volume attempts to reconstruct the theology, pastoral practice and ecclesiastical administration of Mary’s Church in England, focusing on the Catholic renaissance which she ushered in. By addressing a number…
C.S. Knighton,David Loades
The main component of the volume is the massively detailed Navy Treasurer’s account for 1562-3 which is followed by and collated with the corresponding Exchequer Account. The documents illustrate just…
David Loades,Mei Trow
The House of Tudor ruled England and its realms from 1485 until 1603, during which time five monarchs sat on the throne: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I…
C.S. Knighton
This volume includes the extant Treasurer’s and Victualler’s accounts, with entries from the State Papers which augment the calendar summaries previously published. Documents are also printed for the first time…
David Loades,C S Knighton
A comprehensive look at the letters, documents and contemporary accounts of the Mary Rose - both in her prime and after she was lost
This is a collection of research essays by scholars on the government of Tudor England. Each essay reflects the special interest of the author, within the broader theme of ‘Law…
David Read
David’s last years were spent in his own home overlooking the Momella National Park in Tanzania. In July 2015 David travelled his last safari accompanied by his family and hundreds…
