Section: Edward VI, Somerset and Northumberland | 13. Instability and consolidation: 'the mid-Tudor Crisis'. 1547-63

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You need to know about the roles and importance of Edward VI, Somerset and Northumberland.

You need to understand the weaknesses and strengths of royal authority during the reign of Edward VI.

You should have a clear understanding of the problems of the succession and how relations with foreign powers evolved.

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Commentary

Many revisionist historians such as Loades have now refuted the traditional view of history provided by luminaries like More of a period of crisis presided over by two minor Tudors. This view, bolstered by the focus on Henry VIII and Elizabeth is now hotly contested by depth studies on Edward VI and Mary from leading revisionists. Dale Hoak has rehabilitated the reputation of the Duke of Northumberland, whilst the traditional 'good Duke', Somerset, has endured a much more critical scrutiny. Eschewing the traditional Protestant bias, Mary's reign is now seen as an essential preparation for the successes of Elizabeth. As Loades has said, with the stability of state institutions throughout thus period, 'Crisis? What crisis?'.
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History with Hilbert examines the idea of a Mid-Tudor Crisis. Very good.
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Useful analysis of relative development of government under Somerset and Northumberland.
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