England of the Tudors. A Complete History of the Era from Henry VII to Elizabeth I

The book, first published in the United Kingdom in 1988 and since then having sold over a quarter of a million copies and becoming a true classic, presents England during the Tudor era. The narrative covers the period from the last stage of the Wars of the Roses (1455–1485) and the rise to power of Henry VII, the founder of the dynasty, to the death of Elizabeth I in 1603. A deep analysis of the described events from political, social, and religious-cultural aspects has allowed us not only to track the reform of state power and the church under Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I, but also to reveal the characters of the monarchs and other political figures of that era. An authoritative and thoroughly researched study of the economy, social structure, and political culture of the Tudor period is complemented by colored illustrations.
«I aimed to write about the period of English history from 1460 until the death of Elizabeth I in a way that is accessible to all, as well as to summarize as fully and at a contemporary level the vast amount of works on the history of the Tudor era… I firmly believe that in order to fully grasp the significance of the periods of Henry VIII and Elizabeth, the Tudor era and the institutions of that time must be considered in conjunction». (John Guy)