{"title":"Professor Richard Rex","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessor Richard Rex offers readers a compelling exploration of historical events with a special focus on Tudor England. His works combine scholarly rigour with accessible narrative, making complex historical periods engaging and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for both students and history enthusiasts, his books provide rich insights into the social, political, and religious transformations that shaped the era. Expect thoughtful analysis and a clear presentation suited for education and reference.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-short-history-of-the-tudors-by-professor-richard-rex-9781350170421","title":"A Short History of the Tudors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining expertise on the Tudor dynasty with an authoritative understanding of its religious and political make-up, \u003ci\u003eA Short History of the Tudors\u003c\/i\u003e provides a fresh and accessible perspective on one of the most formative periods of British history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRex considers the ways in which the Tudors shaped the beginnings of modern England through the momentous break with Rome in a comprehensive yet balanced way. Close attention is also paid to the dismantling of the baronial system and centralisation of secular power, as well as an exploration of the break with Rome, the two pillars on which the author's argument rests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is organised chronologically and divided into time periods, making it the ultimate companion for anyone keen to delve into the history of Britain’s most notorious dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe famous and infamous key players in the Tudor age have long endured in textbooks and are brought to life here by Rex. Lively portraits of John Fisher, Thomas More, Thomas Wolsey, and Mary Queen of Scots are painted, as well as lesser-known players like the flamboyant Robert Devereux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA leading authority on the Tudors and British religious history, Richard Rex brings to life a dynasty which continues to engage and fascinate readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430080954604,"sku":"9781350170421","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350170421.jpg?v=1774559793"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/professor-richard-rex.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}