The Reign of Mary I

Until recently, the reign of Mary Tudor was generally seen as a sterile interlude in the Tudor century, with Mary herself dismissed asBloody Mary. Extensive research in the past several decades has overturned these assumptions in almost every respect. In this succinct and up-to-date introduction to Marys reign, Tittler and Richards provide new insight into the circumstances of Marys accession and go on to show that her reign was a lot more stable, and her regime much more competent and innovative, than once believed. This fully revised third edition includes a diverse range of primary sources and sheds new light on a variety of topics, such as: The complexities of Marys relations with Philip of Spain The restoration of Catholicism The use of visual as well as literary means to legitimize and support Marys rule The context for the war with France This concise and thought-provoking introduction is ideal for students and interested readers at all levels.