First published 2020
MacCulloch traces the rebellions that challenged Tudor rule across two centuries of English history. The book examines uprisings chronologically from Henry VII's reign through Elizabeth I's death in 1603. MacCulloch explores how these revolts illuminate central Tudor themes: the crown's efforts to control England's northern and western regions, the religious upheaval of the Reformation, and social pressures from rising prices, taxes, and land enclosure. He draws comparisons with concurrent rebellions in Tudor Ireland. The author analyzes both elite political resistance and popular unrest, investigating what motivated different social classes to rebel. Primary source documents accompany the historical narrative, allowing readers to examine the rebels' own words and government responses. This seventh edition incorporates recent scholarship and current historiographical debates. The book includes chronologies, biographical entries, reading guides, maps, and illustrations to support student research.
Genres: history, political-science, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-narrative
Setting: England, Ireland, Tudor
Period: 15th Century, 16th Century, 17th Century
190 pages · Paperback · Routledge