Access to History Henry VIII to Mary I 1509-1558

The Access to History series is the most popular and trusted series for AS- and A-level history students. The new editions combine all the strengths of this well-loved series with a new design and features that allow all students access to the content and study skills needed to achieve exam success. New features include: -AS questions and exam tips -Definitions of key terms-Summaries of key historical debates. This new edition includes content drawn from Henry VIII and the Reformation in England and Henry VIII and the Government of England, now fully revised and updated to cover the 2008 AS specifications for AQA, Edexcel and OCR. This title analyzes the political and religious developments during this period. It begins by examining the personality and role of Henry VIII and the rise and fall of Wolsey. It then goes on to examine the Henrician Reformation, the break with Rome, and the dissolution of the monasteries. After assessing the effectiveness of Henry's reign, the subsequent reigns of Edward VI and Mary I are evaluated, with a concluding section providing an overview of the changes to church and state in this period. Throughout the book, key dates, terms, and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam-style questions and tips written by examiners for all exam specifications provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.