Description: "Combining an expertise on the Tudor dynasty with an authoritative understanding of its religious and political make-up, 'A Short History of the Tudors' provides a fresh and accessible perspective of one of the most formative periods of British history. The book is organised chronologically and divided up into time periods, making it the ultimate companion for anyone keen to delve into the history of Britain's most notorious dynasty. The famous and infamous key players in the Tudor age have long endured in text books and are, brought to life here by Rex. Lively portraits of John Fisher, Thomas Moore and Thomas Wolsey and Mary Queen of Scots are painted, as well as the lesser-known players like the flamboyant Robert Devereux. A leading authority on the Tudors and British religious history, Richard Rex brings to life a dynasty which continues to engages and fascinate readers."--
Brief description: RICHARD REX lectures in Church History at the Cambridge University Faculty of Divinity, and is Director of Studies in History at Queens' College, Cambridge, UK.
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"Rex avoids the traditional periodization of reigns for one that emphasizes "the great change in the national religion and constitution," which occurred under the Tudors ... Recommended [for] advanced undergraduates through faculty." --CHOICE
"Richard Rex has met with characteristic aplomb the daunting challenge of presenting a lively and nuanced account of all five Tudor monarchs in fewer than two hundred pages. His short history displays both his deep scholarship and distinctive flair ... [I]t offers a lively and valuable introduction for those new to the period and a fresh perspective for old hands." --H-Net Reviews