HIS 333 - England: Renaissance, Reformation, and the Tudors. 1485-1603

3 credits
This course will explore the history of England during the turbulent reign of the House of Tudor. Beginning with the struggle for the throne known as the Wars of the Roses and the triumph of Henry Tudor, the course examines the society, economy, and politics of the period along with its many interesting and colorful personalities including Henry VIII and his six unfortunate wives, the boy-king Edward VI, Bloody Queen Mary, and the “Virgin Queen” Elizabeth I. The course also studies the culture of Renaissance England, including the influence and life of William Shakespeare.