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Tudor History: Beginner's Guide to the Family Drama with Dr. Elizabeth Norton


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The Tudor Dynasty, which began in 1485 and ended in 1603, was the most dramatic in English history. Beginning in battle, it saw the reign of Henry VIII, global exploration, the Spanish Armada and the age of Shakespeare. There were changes to daily life, too, with the Reformation leading to a new, Protestant, Church of England. The period witnessed Britain’s first reigning queens, with the cousins, Elizabeth I of England and Mary, Queen of Scots, vying for the English succession. Led by Dr. Elizabeth Norton, a British historian and specialist on the Tudor period, this conversation will provide a broad introduction to the Tudor Dynasty, including looking at the main personalities and events of the era. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an understanding of the Tudor dynasty and its importance to English history. 

Dr Elizabeth Norton is a British historian, specialising in the Tudor period. She has degrees from both Oxford and Cambridge universities and King's College London. She is the author of twelve books, including 'The Hidden Lives of Tudor Women', 'The Temptation of Elizabeth Tudor' and biographies of four of Henry VIII's wives. She regularly appears as an expert on television.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

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Karen Clark (San Angelo, US)
Wonderful Tudor Primer

In a very limited timeframe, Dr. Norton gave a wonderful, concise summary of the Tudor Dynasty. The genealogy of Edward III was the perfect place to begin, and her description of the Cousins' War was the ideal way to introduce Henry Tudor. The course was a nice refresher for me and would make a great primer for anyone who is just beginning to learn about the Tudors.

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H.M. (San Rafael, US)
Finally understand Tudor history

If you have wanted to learn about the Tudors, beyond having a vague understanding of their importance in
English history, take the class with Dr. Elizabeth Norton and get a good foundation.

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C.F. (Santa Monica, US)
Kinda like a cheat sheet for the very complicated history of the Tudors....

This was a wonderful and easy to follow overview of some very complicated and intertwined historical events. Truly enjoyable time.

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H.M. (San Rafael, US)
Beginning to Understand Tudor Dynasty

Dr.Norton gave a clear history of the Tudor Dynasty. She interspersed art and discussion to help me learn. I am looking forward to watching it again.

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Suzette Shelmire (Oxford, US)
Tudor history

Dr.. Norton was entertaining as well as informative about a very complicated time in history

Customer Reviews

Based on 5 reviews
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Karen Clark (San Angelo, US)
Wonderful Tudor Primer

In a very limited timeframe, Dr. Norton gave a wonderful, concise summary of the Tudor Dynasty. The genealogy of Edward III was the perfect place to begin, and her description of the Cousins' War was the ideal way to introduce Henry Tudor. The course was a nice refresher for me and would make a great primer for anyone who is just beginning to learn about the Tudors.

H
H.M. (San Rafael, US)
Finally understand Tudor history

If you have wanted to learn about the Tudors, beyond having a vague understanding of their importance in
English history, take the class with Dr. Elizabeth Norton and get a good foundation.

C
C.F. (Santa Monica, US)
Kinda like a cheat sheet for the very complicated history of the Tudors....

This was a wonderful and easy to follow overview of some very complicated and intertwined historical events. Truly enjoyable time.

H
H.M. (San Rafael, US)
Beginning to Understand Tudor Dynasty

Dr.Norton gave a clear history of the Tudor Dynasty. She interspersed art and discussion to help me learn. I am looking forward to watching it again.

S
Suzette Shelmire (Oxford, US)
Tudor history

Dr.. Norton was entertaining as well as informative about a very complicated time in history