Description
Book SynopsisA narrative account of the dynastic problems of the Yorkist and Tudor dynasties from 1471 to 1529, and of their relations with other ruling dynasties of Europe. The book then develops an analytical account of the structure of political activity and the sources of government authority.
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The Closing of the Middle Ages? provides a wide-ranging introduction to an under-studied period, which students will find well organized and approachable, while scholars will value the stimulus it provides for further investigation and debate."
English Historical ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction.
Part I: Kings and Kingship:.
1. Kings and Dynasties.
2. Neighbours.
3. Kingship.
Part II: The Dimensions of Politics:.
4. Court and Council.
5. Country Politics.
6. Parliamentary and Popular Politics.
Part III: Nation, Church, Law: .
7. Nationhood.
8. The Church.
9. The Law.
Part IV: Economy:.
10. Social Order.
11. Market Economy.
12. Economic Development.
Conclusions.
Bibliography.
Index.
