The Tudors
16 courses, 102 lectures15:51:12
History
The Tudors – Henry VII, 1485-1509
In this course, Dr Sean Cunningham (The National Archives) explores the reign of Henry VII through eight key questions: (1) How did Henry Tudor become king of England?; (2) Did Henry rely too heavily on his friends for...
8 lectures
1:12:52
Dr Sean Cunningham
The National Archives
History
The Tudors – Henry VIII and the English Reformation, 1509-47
In this course, Dr Tracey Sowerby (University of Oxford) explores the reign of Henry VIII, thinking in particular about the English Reformation. We begin by focusing on decision-making in the Henrician court, before looking at...
5 lectures
0:59:15
Dr Tracey Sowerby
Oxford University
History
The Tudors – Henry VIII and the English Reformation, 1509-47
In this course, Dr Jonathan Willis (University of Birmingham) explores the Henrician Reformation. We begin by thinking about the 'health' of the church in late Medieval England, focusing in particular on the concept of lay...
5 lectures
0:52:31
Dr Jonathan Willis
Birmingham University
History
The Tudors – Cardinal Wolsey, 1472-1530
In this course, Professor Glenn Richardson (St Mary’s University) explores the life of Cardinal Wolsey (1472-1530), one of Henry VIII’s most trusted advisors in the first part of his reign. We begin by thinking about Wolsey’s...
7 lectures
0:45:44
Prof. Glenn Richardson
St Mary's University
History
The Tudors – Edward VI and Mary I, 1547-58
In this course, Professor Sue Doran (University of Oxford) explores the reigns of Edward VI (1547-53) and Mary I (1553-58), a period which some historians have labelled the Mid-Tudor Crisis. We begin by thinking about the...
6 lectures
1:01:51
Prof. Susan Doran
Oxford University
History
The Tudors – Elizabeth I, 1558-1603
In this course, Dr Susan Doran (University of Oxford) explores the reign of Elizabeth I. In the first module, we think about the first five years of Elizabeth’s reign, the problems she faced in his period, and how well she...
6 lectures
1:07:19
Prof. Susan Doran
Oxford University
History
The Tudors – The Golden Age of Elizabeth I, 1558-1603
In this course, Professor Susan Doran (University of Oxford) explores the idea of the reign of Elizabeth I as a ‘golden age’ through six key questions: (1) Why has Elizabeth's reign been seen as a Golden Age?; (2) Did...
6 lectures
0:51:08
Prof. Susan Doran
Oxford University
History
The Tudors – Elizabeth I and the Catholic Problem, 1558-1603
In this course, Professor John Morrill (University of Cambridge) thinks about the treatment of Catholics during the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). The course begins by thinking about Elizabeth's own religious beliefs,...
6 lectures
0:52:37
Prof. John Morrill
Cambridge University
History
The Tudors – Elizabeth I and the Succession Crises, 1558-1603
In this course, Professor John Morrill (University of Cambridge) explores the reign of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) through the lens of the succession crisis that she faced throughout her life – both at the beginning of her reign in...
6 lectures
0:54:18
Prof. John Morrill
Cambridge University
History
The Tudors – Elizabeth I and France, 1558-88
In this course, Dr Estelle Paranque (New College of the Humanities) explores the reign of Elizabeth I through the eyes of the French monarchy. In the first module, we think about the French perception of Elizabeth at the very...
6 lectures
0:54:15
Dr Estelle Paranque
New College of the Humanities
History
The Tudors – Politics and Religion, 1509-1603
In this course, Dr Natalie Mears (Durham University) explores political culture and religion in Tudor England through six key questions: (1) How significant was the gender of the monarch during the reigns of Mary and...
6 lectures
1:18:20
Dr Natalie Mears
Durham University
History
The Tudors – Politics and Religion, 1509-1603
In this course, Professor John Morrill (University of Cambridge) explores the politics and religion of Tudor England through ten key questions: (1) To what extent was religion in England changed significantly during the reign...
10 lectures
1:27:12
Prof. John Morrill
Cambridge University
History
The Tudors – Religion and the Church, 1509-1603
In this course, Dr Jonathan Willis (University of Birmingham) explores religion and the church in Tudor England through six key questions: (1) To what extent was criticism of the Late Medieval Catholic Church the main reason...
6 lectures
1:05:06
Dr Jonathan Willis
Birmingham University
History
The Tudors – Foreign Policy, 1509-1603
In this course, Professor Susan Doran (University of Oxford) explores Tudor foreign policy through six key questions: (1) Why did Henry VIII spend so much time at war against France?; (2) Why was foreign policy so disastrous...
6 lectures
0:51:08
Prof. Susan Doran
Oxford University
History
The Tudors – Women and Politics, 1485-1603
In this course, we think about the importance of women in politics in the Tudor period (1485-1603). In the first module, we think about how women were viewed in the Tudor period, including both the religious and medical...
6 lectures
0:42:02
Dr Nicola Clark
Chichester University
History
The Tudors – Faction in the Tudor Court, 1509-1603
In this course, Dr Janet Dickinson (University of Oxford) explores the concept of faction in Tudor England, 1509-1603. In the first module, we introduce the concept of faction itself – what do we mean when we talk about 'a...
7 lectures
0:55:34
Dr Janet Dickinson
Oxford University