{"product_id":"the-tudors-for-dummies-paperback","title":"The Tudors for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Loades\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMei Trow\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis entertaining guide covers the period from 1485 to 1603, exploring the life and times of everyday people (from famine and the flu epidemic, to education, witchcraft and William Shakespeare) as well as the intrigues and scandals at court. Strap yourself in and get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the romantic and political liaisons of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I - and that's not all! Information on surviving Tudor buildings, such as Hampton Court, adds a contemporary twist for readers wanting to bring history to life by visiting these historic sites. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tudors For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Early Tudors\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 1: Getting to Know the Tudors\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Surveying the Mess the Tudors Inherited \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Cosying Up With the First Tudor\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Henry VIII\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 4: What was Henry like?\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: How Henry Ran his Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Divorced, Beheaded, Died; Divorced, Beheaded, Survived: The Perils of Marrying Henry\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Establishing a New Church: Henry and Religion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Edward VI, Mary and Philip, and Queen Mary\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 8: Edward, the Child King\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Establishing Protestantism\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Northumberland, Lady Jane Grey and the Rise of Mary\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: What Mary Did\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Weighing Up War and Disillusionment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The First Elizabeth\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 13: The Queen and her Team\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Breaking Dinner Party Rules: Discussing Religion and Politics\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Tackling Battles, Plots and Revolts\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: Making War with Spain\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: Understanding the Trouble in Ireland\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: Passing on the Baton - Moving from Tudors to Stewarts\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChapter 19: Ten top Tudor Dates\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20: Ten Things the Tudors Did For Us\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 21: Ten (Mostly) Surviving Tudor Buildings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelve inside the Tudor world and discover the facts behind the fiction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe British Isles have witnessed many great regal dynasties through the ages, but none more turbulent, exciting and controversial than the Tudors. This book looks through the history of a legendary era, exploring monarchs such as the infamous Henry VIII, the ruthless Mary I and the indomitable Elizabeth I. Packed with information on the battles, beheadings and royal family bust ups, The Tudors For Dummies is history at its best. Covering everything from the founding of the Church of England to the Spanish Armada, this book reveals why the Tudors were so pivotal in shaping modern Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack to the start - find out about daily life in the sixteenth century and discover the roots of the Tudor dynasty\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived - take an in-depth look at Henry VIII's ever-changing marital status and the reasons behind his break with the Roman Catholic church\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eChasing the limelight - unravel the chaotic successions of Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey and 'Bloody Mary'\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first Elizabeth - explore an era of religious and political transformation, taking in the Spanish Armada, her feud with Mary, Queen of Scots, and much more\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Henry VIII was really like\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the Church of England was founded\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Lady Jane Grey was queen for only nine days\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Elizabeth I never married Robert Dudley\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe history behind the Tudor rose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe origins of the Troubles in Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the monarchy changed hands, from Tudors to Stuarts\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to find surviving Tudor buildings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the Tudors did for us\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn About: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTudor life and times and how they shaped the Britain of today\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHenry VIII and his unlucky wives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe turbulent private and political life of Elizabeth I\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bloody battles, rampant diseases and religious divides of the period\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor David Loades\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus at the University of Wales and has taught history at universities including St Andrews and Durham. He has written many books on the Tudor period and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMei Trow\u003c\/b\u003e is a history tutor, lecturer and author who has written numerous historical books on topics ranging from Jack the Ripper to Boudicca. His recent TV work includes \u003ci\u003eAncient Discoveries\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpartacus\u003c\/i\u003e for The History Channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 9.2 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 28, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45346230567014,"sku":"9780470687925","price":27.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/RndOamlyQklUdk9XTWJVc3VueFJndz09.webp?v=1774968628","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-tudors-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}