Sean Cunningham is een toonaangevend expert op het gebied van laatmiddeleeuws en vroeg-Tudors Engeland, met een bijzondere focus op documenten. Zijn uitgebreide publicaties belichten deze cruciale periode uit de geschiedenis door middel van nauwgezet onderzoek en inzichtelijke analyses, en bieden lezers een dieper begrip van de transformatie van Engeland.
In this Penguin Monarchs series entry, Sean Cunningham examines Henry VII, an unlikely king who rose from exile to defeat Richard III in 1485. Facing the turmoil of the Wars of the Roses, he established his rule by maintaining power and legitimacy, ultimately founding the Tudor dynasty.
Exploring the life of Henry VIII's elder brother, this narrative delves into the historical and personal significance of Arthur Tudor, whose early death altered the course of English history. The book uncovers Arthur's role as a prince, his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, and the political implications surrounding his untimely demise. Through rich historical context and character insights, it reveals how Arthur's legacy shaped the Tudor dynasty and the future of England.
This biography explores Henry VII's life, his governance, the maintenance of his authority, and the characteristics of England during his reign, starting from his ascension to the throne in 1485.