The Tudors For Dummies
Delve inside the Tudor world and discover the facts behind the fictionThe 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.Back to the start – find out about daily life in the sixteenth century and discover the roots of the Tudor dynastyDivorced, 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 churchChasing the limelight – unravel the chaotic successions of Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey and 'Bloody Mary'The first Elizabeth – explore an era of religious and political transformation, taking in the Spanish Armada, her feud with Mary, Queen of Scots, and much moreOpen the book and find:What Henry VIII was really likeHow the Church of England was foundedWhy Lady Jane Grey was queen for only nine daysWhy Elizabeth I never married Robert DudleyThe history behind the Tudor roseThe origins of the Troubles in IrelandHow the monarchy changed hands, from Tudors to StuartsWhere to find surviving Tudor buildingsWhat the Tudors did for usLearn About:Tudor life and times and how they shaped the Britain of todayHenry VIII and his unlucky wivesThe turbulent private and political life of Elizabeth IThe bloody battles, rampant diseases and religious divides of the period