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- How Henry VII Secured His ThroneThe measures the Henry VII took to secure and legitimize his throne and seizure of power.
- Opposing Views on King Henry VIIKing Henry VII was a very interesting character with an eventful reign, and the subject of the two books we shall be examining over the coming pages...
- The Other Boleyn Girl Movie ReviewThe Other Boleyn Girl is based on two sister's love for one man, King Henry VIII. Mary Boleyn, the younger of the two, becomes the king's first mistress.
A Brief History of the Tudor DynastyThe Tudors ruled and England and were partly responsible for its later rise to greatness.- Henry VII's Ascension to Power: Establishing the Tudors in EuropeThis article looks at how Henry VII came to power in 1485 and how he was able to cement relations between the House of Tudor and the different rulers around Europe.
- Establishing the Prosperity of the House of Tudor: Henry VII's Domestic PoliciesA look at the domestic policies of King Henry VII of England, who ruled from 1485 to 1509 when he died, and an overview of the prosperity that occurred in Europe because of Henry's strengths as King of England.
- How the Sweating Sickness Almost Destroyed Henry VII's RuleWhen King Henry VII arrived in London on August 22, 1485, he brought with him much more than power and a new reign. Six days later, England was under siege by an epidemic that killed thousands and threatened the very existence of the new monarchy.
- The Legacy of England's King Henry VIIWhat is the legacy of the Henry who came before the big one?
- Day of Decision: The Battle of BosworthBosworth was the deciding battle that set the course of English history for the over the next hundred years.
- The Decemberists Bring a Familiar Sound on 'Long Live the King.'Review of The Decemberists' new EP.
Arthur Tudor Born, 1486Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, was meant to have been the hope of England, the dawn of a new Golden Age. What was the disease that took him, far too young, from his people?
Unrequited KingHaiku poem with dual meanings, both about wasting life and the weariness felt in life.
Critically Acclaimed Movies About KingsMovies that highlight king characters as essential parts of their stories mostly focus on certain aspects of the monarchs' personal lives, their contributions to history and culture, and how they used their power over their kingdoms.- Now-268poetry
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My Favorite Album of 2011: PJ Harvey's "Let England Shake"The reasons why I proclaim PJ Harvey's "Let England Shake" as my favorite album of 2011. Rather than being an anti-war album, this one focuses on no specific war but on the damage it causes and the aftermath it leaves in its wake.
Mary, Queen of EnglandMary Tudor was the daughter of Henry VIII and as ruthless as her famous father. The lessons learned as a child shaped her into the merciless monarch that she became.- Who is the Suicide King?There's a lot of myth and legend surrounding a traditional playing card deck, ranging from who the royalty is supposed to be to why the portraits are shown the way they are. The King of Hearts is one such card.
Five Cool Things About Living in EnglandIf you've been contemplating a move to this lovely country, or if you just want to know what makes it such a great place to live, here are five awesome things about England.- Make a Strike with This Look at the History of BowlingThe sport of bowling continues to be one of the most popular pastimes in the country. This article takes a look at the long and fascinating history of this popular sport.
- Tips for a Vacation to a European CastleTips for a vacation to a European castle
- King's Domainfrom "Freaky Palace"
- King of Currywurst Comes to Lower HaightKing of Currywurst is coming to Divisadero!
- Richard II: Fools and KingsThis paper delves into the characters of Shakespeare's Richard II and Bolingbroke.
- Forth Hero Woman from the Bible,Queen Esther became A Hero
- The American VoidA comparison of the United States and Europe from a historical perspective, and America's obsession with creating replicas of other countries history and/or culture.
Greatest Empires in History, the ListWhat is the biggest and most influential empire in history? This article offers a list of the greatest empires of all time and explains why.- Color PA haiku on the color purple
- Purple Kingsthis is for the haiku purple contest
- Edward Seymour, Education of the Lord Protector 1506-1547A description of the years leading up to Edward Seymour becoming Lord Protector of England.
- ReadyA poem.
- Importing from FranceWhen importing from France businesses should know that France is the world's sixth largest economy with a strong industrial and agricultural base offering a variety of goods for profitable importing.
- How to Participate in National History DayMy three kids all participated in National History Day and our whole family learned from their experiences. It's worth every moment invested
- What I Did with My Degree in HistoryHistory majors are typically questioned about what they want to do after they graduate, when people assume that teaching is really the only viable avenue. However, the study of history opens up a number of career choices based on the skills learned.
- Entertainment in 14th Century EnglandA look at some of the ways that the people of medieval England entertained themselves.
- A Look at Timothy Tackett's When the King Took FlightHere is my Review of Timothy Tackett's When the King Took Flight.
- Doc KingThis poem is a cinquain in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Kingdom Beyond the End of the Rainbowa story of a not so fairytale kingdom- The Dark Dragon King's New Year's ResoultionFunny New Year's resolutions made by the Dark Dragon King.
