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Children of England

First published 1996

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4.0(15,575)

Beginning with Henry VIII’s death in 1547, this history follows Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey through the religious and dynastic crises of the Tudor succession. It examines their contrasting personalities, family relationships and the councillors who attempted to govern through them. Edward’s Protestant regime, Northumberland’s coup, Mary’s Catholic restoration and Elizabeth’s dangerous years as heir form one connected struggle over legitimacy and belief.

Historical Periods

Edwardian Reformation1547–1553 CE Mary I and the Counter-Reformation1553–1558 CE Lady Jane Grey Succession Crisis1553-07-06–1554-02-12

Genres

Court & Political Fiction

Historical people

Mary I1516–1558 Edward VI1537–1553 Elizabeth I1533–1603 Lady Jane Grey1537–1554 John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland1504–1553 Philip II of Spain1527–1598

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