{"product_id":"the-tudors-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","title":"The Tudors: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Guy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe monarchs of the Tudor period are among some of the most well-known figures in British history. John Guy presents a compelling and fascinating exploration of the Tudors in the new edition of this \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLooking at all aspects of the period, from beginning to end, he considers Tudor politics, religion, and economics, as well as issues relating to gender and minority rule, and the art, architecture, and social and material culture of the time. Introducing all of the key Tudor monarchs, Guy considers the impact the Tudor period had not only at the time, but also the historical legacy it left behind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOxford's \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects--from Islam to Sociology, Politics to Classics, Literary Theory to History, and Archaeology to the Bible. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume in this series provides trenchant and provocative--yet always balanced and complete--discussions of the central issues in a given discipline or field. Every \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society. Eventually, the series will encompass every major academic discipline, offering all students an accessible and abundant reference library. Whatever the area of study that one deems important or appealing, whatever the topic that fascinates the general reader, the \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series has a handy and affordable guide that will likely prove indispensable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Guy, \u003cem\u003eFellow of Clare College, Cambridge\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJohn Guy is a Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge. His previous titles include \u003cem\u003eMy Heart is My Own: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots\u003c\/em\u003e (Fourth Estate, 2004), \u003cem\u003eA Daughter's Love: Thomas and Margaret More\u003c\/em\u003e (Fourth Estate, 2008), and \u003cem\u003eThomas Becket: Warrior, Priest, Rebel, Victim\u003c\/em\u003e (Penguin-Viking, 2012). Recognised as one of Britain's leading historians on the Tudor period, he lecturers and speaks widely at literary festivals and on radio and television. He was the Winner of the 2004 Whitbread Biography Award and of the 2005 Marsh Biography Award.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 6.88 x 4.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753999663392,"sku":"9780199674725","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4b90d1c8d0535c286cd3ab40d5d1ec21.webp?v=1780031234","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-tudors-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}