## Henry VII: Securing and Sustaining the Tudor Crown The rise of Henry VII stands as a remarkable episode in English history. His route to the throne was treacherous and uncertain, yet by the time of his death in 1509, he had moulded the Tudor monarchy...

## 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...

## Mary I and the Consolidation of Power, 1553–1558 The question of Mary I’s success in consolidating her authority lies at the heart of mid-Tudor history. Following Edward VI’s death in July 1553, with England embroiled in religious tumult and...