To some extent Henry VII was successful in dealing with the challenges to his royal authority in the years 1485 to 1509. However, there were also limitations to this success. This essay will evaluate Henry’s actions, meaning that a conclusion can be drawn on how effective they in fact were.…
Since Henry VIIs reign started on the 22nd August 1485 he adapted many different techniques and ideas so keep his nobility from gaining too much power. Some of these ideas became successful however some didn’t achieve the goal and some even made it worse leaving the nobility with more power. He followed through with new ideas until his death and therefore the end of his reign on the 21st April 1509.…
I believe that Henry VIII was ultimately unsuccessful in his aims from 1509-1514. He had three mains aims during this time and these were to secure the dynasty that Henry VII had created, assert his authority over his new kingdom and Foreign Policy, which Henry was planning to completely change. Various factors and traits contributed to this lack of success, which will be explored in this essay.…
During this essay the questions that will be discussed will be ‘Was this a new monarchy? and ‘Was Henry VII and innovator? But as said before, his biggest problem was money.…
Throughout the history of time, there have been many leaders of the world’s different civilizations. While each leader may have possessed different qualities: some strong, others weak; some righteous, others corrupt…each rule played an important part in shaping the culture of that civilization. Though not every civilization was governed by a leader that had a worldly impact, the rule of England under King Henry VIII, was one of great historical importance. Unlike many leaders of his time, Henry’s legacy was not forged under the motivation of power and greed, but by love and his desire to have a male heir. Henry VIII became the King of England in 1509 after the death of his father Henry VII. Like most kings Henry desired to have a male heir,…
The power of the Nobility was the most important cause of unrest in the period of 1450 to 1470. ‘How far…
Retaining involved magnates taking men into their service, generally involving the payment of fees and sometimes the granting of a distinctive badge or uniform (livery).…
1.) Henry’s opening lines allow him to suggest the importance of patriotism as he say “no man thinks more highly than I do of patriotism.” With caution not to spike anybody with opposing views, he inserts that “different men often see the same subject in different lights.” He does this first and foremost in his speech to show his audience that he respect and values those opinion.…
Thomas Wolsey was Henry's most important minister early in his reign. Wolsey became Archbishop of York in late 1514, was created a cardinal of the Catholic Church the following November, and became Lord Chancellor of the realm in December 1515. Wolsey achieved singular stature in these offices. Since Henry was not so interested in administration as his minister, Wolsey took over many of the duties of kingship, overseeing England's finances and diplomatic relations with other European powers. Henry became extremely dependent on Wolsey, whose zeal and ability as an administrator made him indespensable. Among Henry's contemporaries on the European continent, many considered Wolsey to be the true ruler of England, since it was to him that foreign officials were often directed to address concerns meant for the English king.…
The pursuit of glory and honour outweighed the security of England in deciding Henrician foreign policy. Although Henry’s foreign policy in this period was greatly influenced by his desire for security, both personal and national, there is much historiographical debate as to whether it was the primary motive of his actions abroad. In this essay glory and honour will be dealt with together, although glory tends to be associated with wartime victory, whereas honour is related to the upholding of status and in particular the dignity of Henry VIII - together both of these contribute to the overall prestigious nature of a monarch and are associated heavily with one another in a late Medieval context. Whilst security was consistent with the desires…
“There sat down, once, a thing on Henry’s heart só heavy, if he had a hundred years & more… Henry could not make good”.…
Humanity has always had an ideal figure to look up to or pursue, whether it be for selfish reasons or for the good of all. During medieval times, the Code of Chivalry was followed - a moral system which went beyond rules of combat and introduced the concept of virtuous conduct. It represents qualities in knighthood such as bravery, courtesy, and honor, setting an example of the ideal character. The two texts Sir Gawain and the Green knight and Beowulf, medieval and Anglo-Saxon respectively, serve as a demonstration of what these values are. The valiant actions of two heroes boast the chivalric qualities they possess and gain on their journey’s. The medieval text describes Sir Gawain’s decisions and struggles which deeply affect his fate and his view of moral standards, while the Anglo-Saxon text delves into the heroic feats performed by Beowulf. Sir Gawain and Beowulf are chivalrous, but Beowulf is more chivalric as he fights for the welfare of others, eschews unfairness and deceit, and never fails to tell the truth.…
I am going to make a huge impact and a difference in this world. My name Henry King will never be washed from the surface of the earth. The kind of legacy I want to leave on earth will surpass greats such as Albert Einstein, Williams Shakespeare, Isaac Newton, Aristotle, and Charles Darwin. My dream is massive, and I am sure I will achieve it before I die. I want to be remembered as someone who contributed significantly to the science of mankind. I want to be a stepping stone for modern science.…
Before going to battle, Henry V disguises himself as a commoner and set out to find out what the morale is like in the camp. This was a very clever act, because he could have just as easily sent one of his men to figure out what was happening at the camp. Knowing what the morale in the camp was like proved to be very beneficial when Henry V delivers his St. Crispin’s Day speech. Before the Battle of Agincourt, Henry V delivers a passionate speech to his “band of brothers” (4.3.60) that riles them up and helps get even more approval of his seizure of France. The speech makes Henry V a true “example of humanity and munificence” (The Prince, 91), because not only does he set himself apart as an almost godly figure, he also fights with his men. Fighting in the Battle of Agincourt alongside his men helped hold “firm the majesty of his dignity” (The Prince, 91). Machiavelli advised princes to “meet with” (The Prince, 91) their subjects and to know how they are perceived by their…
This week’s lecture dealt with the theories associated to the skills approach to leadership. The skills approach can be thought of as very similar to the trait theory. In it we use some characteristics from a person to determine their leadership strength. The main difference between these two approaches to understanding leadership is that, while trait theory discusses personality characteristics in people, skills theory focuses on skills and abilities that these people possess.…