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Access to History: Edward VI and Mary: A Mid-Tudor Crisis? 1540-58: Third Edition
Roger Turvey, Nigel Heard

Paperback
RRP: £9.99
ISBN: 9780340912522
ISBN-10: 0340912529

Published: 30/06/2006
Extent: 192 pages
Illustrations: 20

Series: Access to History

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Summary:
The new editions of Access to History combine all the strengths of this well-loved series with a new design and features that allow all students access to the content and study skills needed.



The Third Edition of this popular title has been revised to reflect the needs of the current specifications. The book analyses the idea that there was a crisis in mid-Tudor England through a detailed examination of the domestic, foreign and religious policies of period as well as the economic issues of the time.



Throughout the book key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined.



Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam style questions and tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.

  • Redesigned to allow greater accessibility.
  • More support with assessment and exam skills.
  • New features such as definitions, summaries and exam tips to aid learning.

Table of Contents:
A Crisis in Mid-Tudor England?
Mid-Tudor England 1547-58
Historiography
A Crisis of the State: Politics, Religion and Foreign Policy
A Crisis of the State: Social, Religious and Economic Change
The Key Debate
Government, Politics and the State 1540-58
The Political Situation in Mid-Tudor England
Henry VIII and the Succession 1544-7
The Protector Somerset 1547-9
The Lord President Northumberland 1550-3
Mary Tudor 1553-8
The Key Debate
Study Guide
Foreign Policy 1540-58
Henry VIII's Diplomatic Legacy 1540-7
The Changing Diplomatic Scene 1540-58
The Lord Protector Somerset 1547-9
The Lord President Northumberland 1550-3
Mary Tudor 1555-8
The Key Debate
Study Guide
Religious Change 1547-58
Henry VIII's Religious Legacy 1540-7
The Edwardian Church under Somerset 1547-9
The Edwardian Church under Northumberland 1550-3
The Marian Church 1553-8
The Marian Church, 1555-58
The Key Debate
Study Guide
Disorder and Rebellion: A Crisis in Authority?
Challenging Authority
The Western or Prayer Book Rebellion 1549
The Ket Rebellion 1549
Lady Jane Grey and the Succession Crisis 1553
The Wyatt Rebellion 1554
The Key Debate
Study Guide
A Crisis in Society?
Theories of Social Change
Social Structure and Social Mobility
Contemporary Views of Mid-Tudor Society
Mid-Tudor Society and the Theory of Social Crisis
The Key Debate
Study Guide
A Crisis in the Economy?
Population and Inflation
Agriculture
Industry
The Mid-Tudor Trade Recession
Towns, Unemployment and Urban Recession
The Key Debate
Study Guide
Further Reading
Glossary
Index

About the Author(s):
Roger Turvey and Nigel Heard are experienced A Level History authors, specialising in the Tudor period.

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