"London in the Time of the Tudors" by Sir Walter Besant is a historical exploration of London during the reign of the Tudor monarchs. It paints a picture of the city's social and political atmosphere, architectural marvels, and the significant personalities that shaped the era. The book emphasizes the transition from the fifteenth to the sixteenth century, highlighting the stabilization brought by Henry VII after a period of conflict. It promises a glimpse into the transformation of London, including the early stages of the English Reformation. It also introduces the challenges and misfortunes that marked the start of the Tudor dynasty, such as the outbreak of sweating sickness after Henry's win, setting a stage filled with both hope and adversity.
London in the Time of the Tudors
By Walter Besant
Witness London transform under the Tudors as a new dynasty arises from the ashes of civil war, battling disease and dissent while laying the foundations for a new era.
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About the AuthorSir Walter Besant was an English novelist and historian. William Henry Besant was his brother, and another brother, Frank, was the husband of Annie Besant.
Sir Walter Besant was an English novelist and historian. William Henry Besant was his brother, and another brother, Frank, was the husband of Annie Besant.
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