Ten Tudor Statesmen by Arthur D. Innes
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"Ten Tudor Statesmen" by Arthur D. Innes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents a series of biographical studies on prominent figures from the Tudor period of English history, highlighting their influence on politics and the shaping of future generations. The work aims to provide readers with a nuanced understanding of these statesmen’s characters and their roles in political dynamics rather than offering a comprehensive history
of the Tudor era. The opening of the text sets the stage by emphasizing the author's intent to delve into the character studies of key political figures, notably illustrating the backgrounds and experiences that shaped them. Throughout this introduction, Innes notes the non-noble origins of most of the ministers examined in the book, underscoring a significant shift in the political landscape that accompanied the Tudor dynasty's rise. Specifically, the text begins with a focus on Henry VII, tracing his early life, accession to the throne, and political acumen, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of Tudor statesmanship that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Innes, Arthur D. (Arthur Donald), 1863-1938 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 07018154 |
| Title | Ten Tudor Statesmen |
| Contents | Henry VII -- Cardinal Wolsey -- Sir Thomas More -- Thomas Cromwell -- Henry VIII -- Protector Somerset -- Archbishop Cranmer -- William Cecil, Lord Burghley -- Sir Francis Walsingham -- Sir Walter Raleigh. |
| Credits |
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 -- Biography |
| Subject | England -- Civilization -- 16th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48057 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 605 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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