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The Tudors: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) 2nd Edition

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The monarchs of the Tudor period are among some of the most well-known figures in British history. John Guy presents a compelling and fascinating exploration of the Tudors in the new edition of this Very Short Introduction.

Looking at all aspects of the period, from beginning to end, he considers Tudor politics, religion, and economics, as well as issues relating to gender and minority rule, and the art, architecture, and social and material culture of the time. Introducing all of the key Tudor monarchs, Guy considers the impact the Tudor period had not only at the time, but also the historical legacy it left behind.

About the Series:
Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects--from Islam to Sociology, Politics to Classics, Literary Theory to History, and Archaeology to the Bible. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume in this series provides trenchant and provocative--yet always balanced and complete--discussions of the central issues in a given discipline or field. Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society. Eventually, the series will encompass every major academic discipline, offering all students an accessible and abundant reference library. Whatever the area of study that one deems important or appealing, whatever the topic that fascinates the general reader, the Very Short Introductions series has a handy and affordable guide that will likely prove indispensable.
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    0199674728
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0199674725
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  5. Publication date
    October 1, 2013
  6. Part of series
    Very Short Introductions
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    6.88 x 0.34 x 4.56 inches
  9. Print length
    176 pages
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An updated edition of the compellnig guide to all aspects of the Tudor period in history.

About the Author

John Guy, Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge

John Guy is a Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge. His previous titles include My Heart is My Own: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots (Fourth Estate, 2004), A Daughter's Love: Thomas and Margaret More (Fourth Estate, 2008), and Thomas Becket: Warrior, Priest, Rebel, Victim (Penguin-Viking, 2012). Recognised as one of Britain's leading historians on the Tudor period, he lecturers and speaks widely at literary festivals and on radio and television. He was the Winner of the 2004 Whitbread Biography Award and of the 2005 Marsh Biography Award.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 2nd edition (October 1, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199674728
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199674725
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1340L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.88 x 0.34 x 4.56 inches
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shiversodread
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2015
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4.0 out of 5 stars A romp through history...
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2013
The Very Short Introduction series from Oxford University Press began in 1995 and now lists more than 300 titles, according to this book's blurb. I've seen positive (and not so positive) reviews of several of the titles, but this is the first one I've read. I thought that starting with a subject I'm familiar with would give me an opportunity to see how well the book captures the essentials.

First off, the book is not only Very Short but also very small - with a very small font. So handy to carry in a pocket or bag, so long as you don't need to tote along your reading lamp and magnifying glass. However, it is well laid out and contains some illustrations to break up the text. The reading material in this one runs to 129 pages, plus a list of further reading, a chronology and an index. Handily it also has a genealogical table and a note explaining the value of currencies.

Written by John Guy, one of my favourite historians, I expected the history to be accurate and well-presented, and it is. It's roughly divided into a chapter per monarch (from Henry VII to Elizabeth I, who gets two in recognition of the length of her reign), with a couple of extra chapters on the Reformation and on Arts and Culture. You can tell from the scope that this must therefore be an exceedingly quick romp through the period. It gives the basics, but not much more. I found it pretty unsatisfying in the early parts where I was most familiar with the history - up to about mid-way through Elizabeth's reign. I felt the facts were there, but I didn't get much feel for the personalities or the international picture. However, when we reached the latter part of Elizabeth's reign, about which I knew very little, it seemed much more rewarding. So I concluded that the error was mine - I should probably have read one on a subject about which I know nothing to really find out how effective these little books are.

Overall, then, a decently presented little history, well-written by a respected historian, that will give the reader the basic facts, but doesn't add anything new for the reader who may know a little about the subject. I may try another of these at some point in the future. They cover all kinds of topics other than history - philosophy, science, even literature - so it shouldn't be too hard to find something I know nothing about!

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angela walls
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2017
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Son needed this for school paper.
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Lachezar
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2024
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Very good historical book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Très bien, mais succinct
Reviewed in France on June 11, 2018
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Un petit livre utile, mais là encore, il manque une chronologie du siècle des Tudor, quelques outils pratiques, ainsi qu'un aperçu de l'histoire sociale du temps.
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Prof. Simon Rudermann, DClinPsych
5.0 out of 5 stars Eloquent and concise: the Tudors in less than 130 pages. Fantastic for A-level.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2017
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This little book is extremely impressive. Guy has encapsulated the story of the Tudors - eloquently and concisely - in less than 130 pages (main text). The text may be short but feels in no way vague.

It was very very useful for my study of A-level history (AQA, taken in 2017). It gives you very good understanding of the major themes of the period (so you get the gist of the 118 years of Tudor history); it shows how all the events link together and their contexts, and makes compelling arguments for the major debates of the period. It has great details, especially concerning the Tudor economy and Chapter 7 'Material culture and the arts' provides more than any textbook on the topic. But the text does lack in providing details of some specific events necessary for A-level, e.g. rebellions are mentioned only in passing. The summary nature of this text enables the student to recognise which are ideas are most important to understanding the period. The text is therefore a very good compliment to a textbook and Guy's writing makes studying the period very enjoyable.
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Maëva P.
3.0 out of 5 stars contente
Reviewed in France on November 11, 2014
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bonne réception, état du livre parfait ! je recommande... demandé au programme de licence d'anglais, je le trouve plutôt bien fait !!
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Michael Dacre
4.0 out of 5 stars Smashing intro.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2024
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This series, depending on the writer are a really good way into a topic, and allow, from a study point of view, being able to move between identifying themes and get a clarity in overview.
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