Henry VII

Founder of the Tudor dynasty, Henry VII was a crucial figure in English history. In this acclaimed study of the king’s life and reign, the distinguished historian S. B. Chrimes explores the circumstances surrounding Henry’s acquisition of the throne, examines the personnel and machinery of government, and surveys the king’s social, political, and economic policies, law enforcement, and foreign strategy. This edition of the book includes a new critical introduction and bibliographical updating by George Bernard. Contents 5 Illustrations 7 Foreword to the Yale edition 9 Preface 21 Abbreviations 23 Part I. The Establishment of the Dynasty 27 Chapter 1. To the Battle of Bosworth 27 Chapter 2. Accession, Coronation, Marriage, and Family 74 Chapter 3. The Problem of Security 92 Part II. The Personnel and Machinery of Government 121 Chapter 4. The King's Council 121 Chapter 5. The Seals and Secretariats 139 Chapter 6. Financial Administration 143 Chapter 7. Parliaments and Great Councils 159 Chapter 8. Judicature 171 Part III. Statecraft 199 Chapter 9. Law-making 199 Chapter 10. Law Enforcement 209 Chapter 11. Fiscal and Financial Policy 218 Chapter 12. Economic and Social Policy 243 Chapter 13. Relations with the Church 264 Chapter 14. Policy towards Wales and Ireland 269 Chapter 15. Foreign Policies 296 Epilogue. The King's Grace 322 Appendices: A-F 347 Select Pedigrees 362 Schedule of Selected Dates 366 Select Bibliography 369 Index 379 "Founder of the Tudor dynasty, Henry VII was a crucial figure in English history. In this study of the king's life and reign, the distinguished historian S.B. Chrimes explores the circumstances surrounding Henry's acquisition of the throne, examines the personnel and machinery of government, and surveys the king's social, political, and economic policies, law enforcement, and foreign strategy. This reissue of the book includes a new critical foreword and bibliographical updating by George Bernard, University of Southampton."--Jacket