Autorentext

Rupert Matthews has written over 170 books, appearing on television and radio as a presenter and consultant. These have mostly been on history or military subjects, though in recent years he has been writing about ghosts, cryptozoology, UFOs and other paranormal subjects.

Klappentext

The history of the Tudors broken down into 50 bitesize chunks. The book explores the origins of the dynasty through to its end with Elizabeth I's death, and shows how they changed the foundation of modern Britain.

Zusammenfassung

Covering the 118 year period of Tudor rule,  from 1485 until 1603, this book explores the  origins of the Tudor dynasty through to its  eventual demise after Elizabeth I's death.  Discover how the Tudors changed the  foundation of modern Britain - and how this  impacted the whole world.

Battlegrounds and beheadings distinguish  this intriguing period in British history which  included two of the strongest monarchs ever  to sit on the English throne: Henry VIII and his  daughter Elizabeth I.  From the War of the Roses and the Princes in  the Towers to Reformation and the Spanish  Armada, this was a tumultuous bloody era  but also one of great expansion, increased  scientific knowledge, adventurous explorers  and political change.