The Connell Short Guide to King Edward VI - Softcover

Anna Neima

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1911187295 ISBN 13: 9781911187295

Publisher: Connell Guides, 2017

Synopsis

The reign of Edward VI, Englands boy-king, has alternatively been characterised as catastrophic or boring. But should it really be bundled up with his sister Marys as a mid-Tudor crisis? Was he a pawn in the hands of his advisors, or did he actually wield some power? Did good duke Somerset truly champion social justice while bad duke Northumberlands power-hungry plotting brought the country to its knees? And who was responsible for the dramatic changes of the Edwardian religious reformation? In this concise guide, Anna Neima explores both Edward VIs life and the debates thrown up by his brief but crucial years in power.

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What I love about these is that theyre small & unintimidating, so they make the potentially intimidating accessible --Helena Bonham Carter

The Connell Guides are brief, attractive, erudite, and to the point. Bravo! --Sir Tom Stoppard

Completely brilliant. I wish I were young again with these by my side. Its like being in a room with marvellous tutors. You cant really afford to be without them, and they are a joy to read. --Joanna Lumley

About this edition

• Publisher: Connell Guides
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1911187295
• ISBN 13: 9781911187295
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 50
• Editor: Jolyon Connell