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Tudor Revolution in Government

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Tudor Revolution in Government
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Elton
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:484
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreBritish and Irish History
ISBN/Barcode 9780521092357
ClassificationsDewey:942.052
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 1 January 1967
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book is a study of change in the methods and principles of English government in the sixteenth century, from the 'household' methods of the Middle Ages to the bureaucratic organization of a national monarchy. The most important decade, 1530-40, is given most concentrated attention, but the earlier and later phases are also touched upon. The study deals with the organs of central government: the financial machinery and the new courts; seals and secretariats and the rise of the secretary of state; the council and the making of the privy council; the royal household and its retirement from national government. When this neglected aspect of its history is studied, the sixteenth century is once again seen as an age of revolution. It becomes clear that it was Thomas Cromwell who was the principal figure in the government of the 1530's, and both his mind and his real intentions are shown in a fresh light.