This is a guide for module 1 of Unit 1C: ‘The Tudors: England 1483-1603: Consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty: England 1485-1547. This should be read in conjunction with the other Unit 1C modules for A/S and A2 (available in the shop). 

This, part 2, focuses on defining the 'Renaissance', a 'Renaissance prince' and discussing whether Henry VII fits that mould . (This guide could also be used as background for Unit 2B.) This is a required task in module 1 of this course. Part 1 of this study is also available on here- an overview comparing the monarchial system Henry VII ‘inherited’ with the one he wished to create.

Without this context it is difficult to ascertain exactly what Henry VII did to consolidate the monarchy, and whether it was he that brought in the reform that traditional historians and Tudor propagandists insist he did- which is the whole point of this module. At A/S and A level you need to link events and policies if you want an A grade. 

Made for the AQA exam board but suitable for all exam boards that do this topic, it is useful for teachers, tutors, parents and pupils for a frame of reference for a topic that used to be seen by traditional historians as an 'easy', black and white period of history- how we know it was no such thing.

FULLY annotated with an extensive further reading section, and multiple choice questions to check your comprehension of what you have read, this 11 page guide is an essential resource for this course.

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