The English people at war in the age of Henry VIII / Steven Gunn
- Author:
- Gunn, S. J. (Steven J.)
- Published:
- Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2018.
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
- Access Online:
- ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu
- Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: 1.The King's Wars -- 2.Wars and Rumours of Wars -- 3.Towns and Villages -- 4.Noblemen and Gentlemen -- 5.Trade and Tillage -- 6.Killing and Dying -- 7.Kings and Peoples -- 8.This Busy World of War.
- Summary:
- War should be recognised as one of the defining features of life in the England of Henry VIII. Henry fought many wars throughout his reign, and this text explores how this came to dominate English culture and shape attitudes to the king and to national history, with people talking and reading about war, and spending money on weaponry and defence.
- Subject(s):
- ISBN:
- 9780191841323 (ebook)
- Audience Notes:
- Specialized.
- Note:
- This edition previously issued in print: 2018.
- Bibliography Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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