This is a well-researched and documented historical biography about Henry VII, the father of Henry VIII.
In 1485 Henry VII defeated Richard III and began the Tudor dynasty. Henry had a loyal and organized administration and was able to fight off attempts from abroad and increase his power. He was able to control Ireland, secure peace with Scotland and won a treaty with France. Peace ruled until a...
Charles Williams - Henry VII
Henry VII
Charles Williams
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This is a well-researched and documented historical biography about Henry VII, the father of Henry VIII.
In 1485 Henry VII defeated Richard III and began the Tudor dynasty. Henry had a loyal and organized administration and was able to fight off attempts from abroad and increase his power. He was able to control Ireland, secure peace with Scotland and won a treaty with France. Peace ruled until after his death. He organized the finances and the government and was possibly the best businessman to sit on the English throne. In foreign policy he preferred diplomacy to war.