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213 Background to War
14 mei 2017 · 31 min
Historians have identified the 16th and 17th centuries as a time of revolutionary change in Europe, driven by military technology. We talk a bit about that, and about the personalities Henry VIII was up against. Lees meer
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212 Pleasure and Liberty
30 april 2017 · 31 min
Henry VIII was released by this accession to the courtly, chivalric life of the hunt, and masque, and tournaments. In this he was encouraged by by Council - while his father's 'peace party' got on with the business of ruling. Lees meer
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211 Heaven Smiles Earth Rejoices
16 april 2017 · 33 min
The accession of Henry VIII was greeted with a huge sigh of relief and great enthusiasm. His court was to change immediately, and politics for ever. Although the Book of the Courtier would not appear until 1528, it could have been written for the Tudor court to explain how to win the favour of the Prince. Lees meer
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210 Bloody Beast
2 april 2017 · 36 min
How Henry has been assessed by historians through the ages, and the controversies of his reign. And assessments of the man himself. Lees meer
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209 Exploration
26 maart 2017 · 38 min
Through the 15th century, Portugal explored the African coast in search of the Indies and the fabulous wealth of the trading networks with the East - such as those of Mansa Musa from Timbuktu. Until the great expeditions of Columbus and Da Gama led to the opening of contact with the Americas and Asia. Lees meer
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208 I Heart Henry
19 maart 2017 · 30 min
What happened when Henry was gone. And the report card - was Henry an incompetent tyrant, a fun loving saviour of England's future - or something in between? Should we listen to Francis Bacon or to Henry himself? Lees meer
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207 The Underworld
5 maart 2017 · 29 min
While the young prince Henry built a group of aristocratic companions and longed desperately for the joust, his father drove his hatchet men Dudley and Empson ever further into the dark world of extortion and oppression. But in 1509, Henry fell ill again. Lees meer
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206 Descent to the Underworld
26 februari 2017 · 30 min
Henry had found two hatchet men to replace Reginald Bray - Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley. They spread their tentacles and contacts through London and England, and used the Council Learned to drive their master's policy to extort every possible fee 'to the king's advantage'. And did pretty well for themselves too. Lees meer
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205 Do Not Let Me Perish
19 februari 2017 · 33 min
In the early 1500's Henry VII saw many of his closest confidentes and supporters die. Catherine of Aragon was to be one of those who suffered as a result. He also built the rather magnificent palace at Sheen, renaming it Richmond; not knowing that in a few years, it would be the place of his death. Lees meer
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204 Governing the Early Tudor State
5 februari 2017 · 36 min
Henry made changes to the English court, administration and legal system. He increased the health of royal finances, and tried to make the justice system work better, based around the JP. But many of his actions would be seen as setting a path to tyranny and avarice later in the reign Lees meer
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203 The Spanish Princess
22 januari 2017 · 34 min
After negotiations that would win prizes, it was finally time for Henry VII and Queen Elizabeth's pride and joy Prince Arthur to marry the Spanish Princess, Catherine of Aragon. Lees meer
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202 Scotland, Cornwell and Warbeck
8 januari 2017 · 36 min
The travels of Perkin Warbeck take him to Scotland, marriage and war; which leads to taxes, which leads to rebellion. T'was ever thus. Lees meer
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201 Poyning's Law
25 december 2016 · 32 min
Ireland in 1495 was almost 3 societies living side by side. We take a trip to Ireland, hear about the Great Earl, and the law that became known as Poyning's law. Plus, Perkin arrives - will Ireland welcome him as it did Lambert? Lees meer
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200 Printin and Perkin
11 december 2016 · 37 min
The appearance of a new pretender - Perkin Warbeck in Ireland was to distort Henry VII's domestic and foreign policy for the rest of the 1490's. Lees meer
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199 The New Men
27 november 2016 · 33 min
Henry VII's ambitions were to rule in the French style - to better control and increase his income. He gathered around him bureaucrats - new men he could trust and who depended on him rather than the nobility of the court. We also start the story of printing. Lees meer
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198 Mothers and Wives
13 november 2016 · 35 min
In 1485 and 1486 Henry established the foundations of his reign through parliament, and established his household. The relationship between his wife and his mother would always be a matter of some debate. Lees meer
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197 The Story of Henry VII
30 oktober 2016 · 34 min
The personality of Henry VII, the story he created of himself, and how history has treated his reputation. Lees meer
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5.1 - 196 The Early Tudors, 1485 - 1554
16 oktober 2016 · 43 min
After an introduction to series 5, we take an episode to survery the state of the nation in 1485, England at the Dawn of the Tudor Age. England in 1485 was at once a deeply traditional medieval society. And yet poised at the edge of change - economic, social, religious and political. The 16th century would see profound changes presided over by one dynasty - the Tudors. Lees meer
Series 5 covers 1485 to 1554, and the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI and Jane
196 - 209 Are about Henry VII, the end of the Wars of the Roses and his success in establishing the legitimacy of the new dynasty
210 - 226Are about the early reign of Henry VIII, under the guidance of his first Great Minister, Cardinal Wolsey
227 - 238 Concern Henry's reformation and we have a debate about Anne Boleyn
239 - 252 Looks around a bit at Henry's kingom, Thomas Cromwell, Henry's decling years, illness and factionalism
252 - 262Includes a survey of European History for some context, and then Edward Vi, Thomas Cranmer - and the real Reformation
263 - 265 Is all about Queen Jane's Nine days, and Mary's usurpation of her throne.
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195 The History of Europe Part VIII
25 september 2016 · 39 min
15th Century European kingdoms were wracked by internal division as well as international war. By the end of the century, Rome was no more, Christendom was increasingly disunited and new monarchies were on the way. Lees meer
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194 The Wars of the Roses
18 september 2016 · 37 min
1485 was not the end of the Wars of the Roses; the fear of dynastic strife lasts well into Henry VIII's reign. But we draw a close at the battle of Stoke, and ask what the Wars changed - if anything. Lees meer
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193 The Blood of Innocents
4 september 2016 · 51 min
In 1483, the gates of the Tower of London closed on two innocent and defenceless boys; one, Edward, captured and the other Richard, given up by his mother. As far as we know, neither of were seen outside the walls again. Lees meer
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192 Bosworth
28 augustus 2016 · 38 min
At last in 1485 Richard got to meet his challenger in person at the Battle of Bosworth - a meeting he needed every bit as much as Henry Tudor. Lees meer
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191 The Reign of Richard III
21 augustus 2016 · 38 min
Unfortunately for Richard he was never able to simply concentrate of governing the realm; the hangover of his accession, the presence of Henry Tudor abroad - these things constantly took his attention away. Lees meer
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190 Good King Richard
14 augustus 2016 · 38 min
Some argue that in a short time Richard showed that he good have been one of England's best rulers - is there any justification for the idea of Good King Richard? Lees meer
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189 The Most Untrue Creature
31 juli 2016 · 37 min
Richard sought to start the reconciliation of the factions in the realm. But despite his triumphant progress through the Kingdom to York, trouble was brewing - including from the most unlikely quarter Lees meer
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188 Richard III - Knave, Fool or Saviour?
24 juli 2016 · 51 min
3 interpretations of the events of 1483 to help your all important vote - did Richard plan to usurp the throne; fall into it by mistake; or step into the breach to save the kingdom? Lees meer
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187 Edward V
10 juli 2016 · 48 min
The reign of Edward V is one of the great controversies of English history. This episode is as uncontroversial - just what happened. Then in 2 weeks time - we have the big debate and prizes, at THoE Facebook Page. It all starts with the death of Edward IV on 9th April 1483. Lees meer
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186 The King is Alive!
3 juli 2016 · 36 min
It was critical that the heir to the throne, the young Edward, was tutored and governed to be brought up to be a successful king - and so Rivers was given the job, in Ludlow on the Welsh borders, and there was time. Then in 1483 the king fell ill. Lees meer
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185 Edward the King
26 juni 2016 · 37 min
The 1470's were a marked contrast to the 1460's; a decade of complete calm, of control and authority. How did Edward do it? Lees meer
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184 Edward's Foreign Glory
19 juni 2016 · 32 min
Edward IV fancied himself as a latter day Edward III, and with his love of the Garter tradition on the one hand and his determination to gain revenge for French support for Lancaster, a European adventure looked on the cards. Lees meer
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183 The Brothers York
12 juni 2016 · 38 min
They had a complicated relationship - Edward, Clarence and Richard; Clarence and Richard had often been left together with Cecily and Margaret while Edward was with his father. In the 1470s, things came to a head. Lees meer
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182 Games and Beasts
5 juni 2016 · 38 min
An odd episode, where we talk about games they played in medieval days; and then completely unconnected, some of domesticated animals and where they came from. Lees meer
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181 The 15th Century Rural Economy
22 mei 2016 · 34 min
We know that the Magnates and peerage made some cutbacks and prettified fewer of their residences - but what of the Gentry, who by and large would have 1 or 2 manors? And the peasantry and their yardland? Lees meer
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180 Lives and Loves of the Gentry
15 mei 2016 · 35 min
Through the 15th century the Gentry become firmly established as the real rulers of the localities; and an enterprising part of England's economy. So it seems worth finding out a bit more about them. Lees meer
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179 The New Farmers
8 mei 2016 · 37 min
After a period of grace, the 15th Century posed serious challenges for Magnates and the rural economy - prices fell, wages rose, Magnates had to cancel parties. But every cloud has its silvery lining; and trouble for some was opportunity for others - the new Farmers. Lees meer
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178 The 15th C Economy I
24 april 2016 · 36 min
A rest from politics. The population of England remained stagnant or falling throughout 15th century. But that didn't meant there was no opportunity for towns or for commerce. You just had to look for it a bit harder. Lees meer
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177 High Noon at Tewkesbury
17 april 2016 · 34 min
Edward's troubles were not over with the victory at Barnet. He still faced two more invasions - the Queen and Prince, and Fauconberg in the South East. It was the final showdown between Lancaster and York. Lees meer
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176 The Readeption
10 april 2016 · 34 min
In 1470, Henry VIth was released by Warwick from the Tower, and re-established as the rightful king of England. The Usurper Edward IV was banished forever. Sadly for the Lancastrians, Edward IV was determined to reclaim the throne when he landed at Ravenspur in 1471. Lees meer
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175 An Unholy Alliance
3 april 2016 · 37 min
In 1470 the spin of the wheel of fortune was dizzying. Warwick had won, lost, won...where it ended nobody knew. But the most extraordinary thing of all was an alliance to be made, with the help of Warwick's 14 year old daughter, Anne Lees meer
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174 Warwick's Rubicon
20 maart 2016 · 34 min
In 1468, Warwick had a decision to make - as he himself said, 'It is a matter of being either Master or Varlet'. Lees meer
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173 Rivers Rising
13 maart 2016 · 32 min
There was a new faction at court - the Woodvilles, and they were there en masse. Were they really so bad? Had Edward boobed? And what did Warwick think - what would he do? Lees meer
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172 A Royal Marriage
21 februari 2016 · 34 min
The first three years of Edward's reign were spent dealing stamping on the fires of the Lancastrian resistance. But then, he found time for something much more controversial than dis-embowelling, and he found it under an oak tree. Lees meer
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171 Two Rulers
7 februari 2016 · 34 min
In the aftermath of Towton, Edward started his work to restore a broad based regime - crushing the recalcitrant, welcoming the turncoats, re-establishing royal justice. He also had a party. Margaret meanwhile traveled to build support for another return. Lees meer
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170 This Fair White Rose
31 januari 2016 · 32 min
In 1461 the Queen failed to seize London,and retreated to the north. Warwick and Edward walked through London's empty gates and then chased north for the largest, and bloodiest battle of English soil. Lees meer
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169 King without Rule
17 januari 2016 · 33 min
After the victory at Northampton and the Act of Accord, it looked as though all Richard of York had to do was wait or the crown to be his. But in the north and west, the Lancastrian opposition was growing. Lees meer
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168 With Horns and Trumpets
10 januari 2016 · 39 min
Warwick swashed and buckled his way up and down the channel until the Yorkists were ready to invade England again. But on his return from Ireland with horns and trumpets blowing, Richard of York had a shock for his allies. Lees meer
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167 The Triumph of Lancaster
12 december 2015 · 38 min
In 1459 the trigger point was finally reached; after a year of phony war, both sides preparing for war, the call for a great council in 1459 proving the trigger point. By the end of 1459 the fortune of one of the two sides would lie in ruins. Lees meer
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166 The Reign of Queen Margaret
5 december 2015 · 36 min
In 1455 it briefly looked as though York had won; but in fact it solved nothing - the king remained the centre of power, and the king was weak. By 1457, he had lost his status as Protector, and the Queen was effectively the new ruler of England. Lees meer
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165 Bloodshed
28 november 2015 · 38 min
In 1455, the quality and nature of the arguments and disputes about the king's fitness to reign and the need to reform the way England was governed changed very significantly. At St Albans, blood was spilled. Lees meer
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164 Madness
31 oktober 2015 · 37 min
In 1452 and 1453 Henry enjoyed a brief spell where he was on top of his job after the events at Dartford. But fate had something in mind. Lees meer
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