About the English Renaissance

by Herminne Tonita - In England the Renaissance is usually thought of as beginning with the accession of the House of Tudor to the throne in 1485. Politically, this marks the end of the period of civil wars among the old feudal aristocracy-the War of the Roses, and the establishment of something like a modern, efficient, centralized state. This date is also close to that of the introduction of ...

Date added: 28 January '07

The Life of Henry VIII

by Herminne Tonita - Henry VIII was born at Greenwhich on 28th January 1491, the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. He became heir to the throne on the death of his brother, Prince Arthur, in 1502 and succeeded in 1509. In his youth he was athletic and highly intelligent. A contemporary observer described him as: " he speaks good French,Latin and Spanish, is very religious and he is ...

Date added: 29 January '07

The Life of Henry VII

by Herminne Tonita - The century of the Tudor rule (1485-1603) is often thought of as the most glorious period in the English history. Henry VII(1482-1509) is less well-known than his son, Henry VIII or his grand-daughter, Elizabeth I, but far more important in establishing the new monarchy. He had the same ideas and opinions as the merchants and gentlemen and that is why he was very popular ...

Date added: 30 January '07