Product Description

Founder of the Tudor dynasty, Henry VII was a crucial figure in English history. In this acclaimed study of the king`s life and reign, the distinguished historian S. B. Chrimes explores the circumstances surrounding Henry`s acquisition of the throne, examines the personnel and machinery of government, and surveys the king`s social, political, and economic policies, law enforcement, and foreign strategy. This edition of the book includes a new critical introduction and bibliographical updating by George Bernard.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #951273 in Books
• Published on: 1999-07-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Customer Reviews

Underappreciated King given a worthy biography
Professor Chrimes has splendidly captured the life and reign of a sovereign traditionally overlooked in English history. From his bittersweet youth through a climactic battlefield victory against Richard III to nearly a quarter century of stable rule, Henry Tudor's intelligence, cunning and administrative abilities are convincingly and thoughtfully portrayed.
A domestic, tender side of the King is even shown as he comforts Queen Elizabeth after the death of their firstborn son, Prince Arthur.
This is a worthy entry in the Yale Series and a must for any serious Tudor historian.

It is what it is
Like all the Yale series, it bored me to death. Chocked full of info that's served on the most boring platter ever made. I wanted to know more about this guy, and the book gave it to me, but it was so dryly delivered that I can't remember any of it. This book is for scholars, I hope. It has to be for someone, because being a lover of Tudor england is not enough to make it interesting. Writing this review bored me.