‘’Edward the VI inherited a flawed kingdom in 1547, besieged by problems and mixed in internal conflict’’ – To what extent do you agree with this statement In agreement with the statement above, Edward the VI did inherit a flawed kingdom through his father Henry the VIII. Firstly, Europe was divided by Reformation which caused conflict lasting over a hundred years. Catholicism was strongest in southern countries, for instance, Spain and Italy whilst Protestantism was more prominent in northern countries, such as Scandenavia. However, some countries i.e, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland and France suffered from mixed beliefs which caused tension. However, conflict was still high under the reign of Edward whom took a great interest in religious
Edward VI inherited the throne in 1547 at the infant age of 9. Because of his youth, he had two advisors. The first was his uncle, the Duke of Somerset, who became Lord Protector, and for the first two and a half years of Edward’s reign, Somerset advised and guided the young king. Somerset was replaced by the Duke of Northumberland. Edward was a mere figurehead, the Lord Protector controlled the majority of his government but how well was England governed during the reign of Edward VI for the mere 6 six years he was in power?
“In the years 1547-1558, English government was at its most effective during the rule of Mary I” How valid is this statement? (45 marks)
During the reign of Edward VI, Northumberland and Somerset attempted to rule England. They dealt with several issues, including foreign policy, finance, social and economic affairs, working as political operators and dealing with with rebellions. Northumberland proved to be successful in many of these aspects, particularly in social and economic affairs as well as finance. This is because he was able to effectively correct the faults Somerset had made such as introducing certain taxes and causing debt as well as debasement. This essay will talk about the extent of how successful Northumberland was in comparison to Somerset when it came to ruling England.
How significant was the threat posed to royal authority by the Western rising of 1549?
When examining a ruler’s legacy underneath the lens of an absolute monarch, their worth can not be solely judged on how good or nice of a ruler they were. On the contrary, in order to judge the worth of a ruler in terms of an absolute monarch, one
It is clear that many of the origins of this 'crisis' have their roots in the reign of Henry VIII. He left a very difficult legacy to his successors, but it must be remembered that Somerset provoked the problems already in existence and Northumberland and Mary I then had the difficult task of resolving them.
Wolsey served as the king’s principle minster from 1515 to 1529, till his failure in securing the divorce for Henry VIII resulted in his fall from power. Though Wolsey has been criticised due to suggestions of limited usefulness he provided to Henry, Wolsey provided clear dedication to the crown. These three extracts provide convincing insights into the interpretations of the effectiveness of Wolsey as the king’s principal minister. Extract A can provide a convincing insight into the actions Wolsey took as the King’s principal minister, in relation to the responsibility he held. C.S.L Davies evaluates that Wolsey did little to change the manner of maintaining the justice and peace of the country, and was not greatly effective as the King’s
← Cobban, Alfred. The Absolutist Rulers of Europe. 1969. The 1700s-Headlines in History. Ed. Stuart A. Kallen. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, Inc, 2001. 37-46
Such was the case for Edward III of England who was also the Duke of Guyenne in France and thus he felt entitled to the French throne. In spite of this, the
Vs"Religion was more important than politics in the failure of the interregnum regimes of 1649-1660" assess the validity of this statement.”
Summarize the many religious complaints that were raised against King James I. In defending the episcopacy, what did James mean when he retorted “No bishops, no king (pg. 452).”- James viewed the proposal to replace bishops with presbyteries as an attempt to diminish his power in the church so he quoted that.
In the the text Harlemworld the author John L. Jackson visits Harlem in this visit Jackson began to demonstrate how the race or class interact. The author says “Harlem is often understood as a decidedly black space, as the home of African American cultural ferment and particularity, the "capital of Black America." (pg 18) then to my understanding, Harlem is portrayed as a norm for African Americans. Harlem can be an example of socialization because in the area there is a norm that everyone should act a certain way because they are from Harlem. Jackson says “To call Harlem black, to understand it as such, is to join in popular presuppositions of that selfsame blackness as an ontological solution to vexing questions of race-based social interest.”
Have you ever had to make an opportunity cost ? My protagonist , Edward , is in your shoes , however there's a catch . His decides his entire family's fate . This is his story . An innovative and intelligent augur , Edward is in pursuit of a Phd in computer science in technological advancement all around him. Despite his innovative imagination he's never been able to express his thoughts or feelings. His entire life he's been in pursuit of something he's never been able to get his hands on , money . Born to a disabled mother and a father he never knew , he grew up in poverty . Now that his mother is dying he has to somehow get his hands on it . Offered with a board role on Apple it's the most reasonable solution with heavy pay and security
Without a doubt, William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, is one of the most famous plays in English literature. On the other hand, Disney’s The Lion King is a beloved movie for children and adult. To this day, many producers of animated movies integrate great literature, which makes The Lion King such a great movie. Apart from the difference that on is play written centuries ago and one is an animated movie, they are similar in their character traits, plots and themes. The main similarity many find is the characters, Hamlet and Simba.
Boxer is a hard working horse that is being taken advantage of by Napoleon. Boxer is unaware of that Napoleon has made him be the main worker of the windmill. Boxer is used by Orwell to show how leaders exploit the working class for their own personal gains. In the literary analysis essay “Animal Farm: An Allegory of Revolution” Valerie Meyers states that Boxer’s role in the novel is to show “the decent working man, fired by enthusiasm for the egalitarian ideal, working overtime in the factories or on the land, willing to die to defend his country” (27).