## Henry VIII, Government and Parliament The reign of Henry VIII (1509–1547) stands as one of the most dynamic and consequential periods in the annals of English political history. Succeeding his cautious father, Henry VII, the young Tudor monarch...

## How Successful was English Foreign Policy 1515–29? Throughout the reign of Henry VIII, English foreign policy experienced dramatic shifts in ambition, focus, and means. Between 1515 and 1529, England found itself a minor but restless player on the...

## Thomas Cromwell: Architect of Tudor Transformation or Instrument of Royal Will? The 1530s in England marked a tumultuous period characterised by dynastic insecurity, religious ferment, and the ever-pressing royal desire for revenues and effective...