The History of England

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199 The New Men Nov 27, 2016

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Henry VII's ambitions were to rule in the French style - to better control and increase his income. He gathered around him bureaucrats - new men he could trust and who depended on him rather than the nobility of the court. We also start the story of printing.

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198 Mothers and Wives Nov 13, 2016

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In 1485 and 1486 Henry established the foundations of his reign through parliament, and established his household. The relationship between his wife and his mother would always be a matter of some debate.

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197 The Story of Henry VII Oct 30, 2016

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The personality of Henry VII, the story he created of himself, and how history has treated his reputation.

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5.1 - 196 The Early Tudors, 1485 - 1554 Oct 16, 2016

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After an introduction to series 5, we take an episode to survery the state of the nation in 1485, England at the Dawn of the Tudor Age. England in 1485 was at once a deeply traditional medieval society. And yet poised at the edge of change - economic, social, religious and political. The 16th century would see profound changes presided over by one dynasty - the Tudors.

Series 5 covers 1485 to 1554, and the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI and Jane

196 - 209 Are about Henry VII, the end of the Wars of the Roses and his success in establishing the legitimacy of the new dynasty

210 - 226Are about the early reign of Henry VIII, under the guidance of his first Great Minister, Cardinal Wolsey

227 - 238 Concern Henry's reformation and we have a debate about Anne Boleyn

239 - 252 Looks around a bit at Henry's kingom, Thomas Cromwell, Henry's decling years, illness and factionalism

252 - 262Includes a survey of European History for some context, and then Edward Vi, Thomas Cranmer - and the real Reformation

263 - 265 Is all about Queen Jane's Nine days, and Mary's usurpation of her throne.

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195 The History of Europe Part VIII Sep 25, 2016

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15th Century European kingdoms were wracked by internal division as well as international war. By the end of the century, Rome was no more, Christendom was increasingly disunited and new monarchies were on the way.

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194 The Wars of the Roses Sep 18, 2016

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1485 was not the end of the Wars of the Roses; the fear of dynastic strife lasts well into Henry VIII's reign. But we draw a close at the battle of Stoke, and ask what the Wars changed - if anything.

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193 The Blood of Innocents Sep 04, 2016

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In 1483, the gates of the Tower of London closed on two innocent and defenceless boys; one, Edward, captured and the other Richard, given up by his mother. As far as we know, neither of were seen outside the walls again.

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192 Bosworth Aug 28, 2016

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At last in 1485 Richard got to meet his challenger in person at the Battle of Bosworth - a meeting he needed every bit as much as Henry Tudor.

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191 The Reign of Richard III Aug 21, 2016

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Unfortunately for Richard he was never able to simply concentrate of governing the realm; the hangover of his accession, the presence of Henry Tudor abroad - these things constantly took his attention away.

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190 Good King Richard Aug 14, 2016

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Some argue that in a short time Richard showed that he good have been one of England's best rulers - is there any justification for the idea of Good King Richard?

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