The renaissance period in England. Art and literature, development of drama. Dynasties, kings and queens.
struggle for power culminated in a war called The War of Roses. It was a civil war
between two dynasties, families. They had different emblems on one side the Yorks
(white rose) other Lancasters (red). They couldn't decide who gets the throne. War
ended 1485. A new dynasty came to throne, Tudor, the first king in this dynasty was
Henry Vll. When he came to throne a period of stability followed because he built a
nation based state. He was good at diplomacy.He could avoid quarrels and wars with
neigbouring countries. France, Spain - greatest enemies.So he could save much
money and thus laid a good economic basis for his state. Besides that he built a
merchant fleet (kaubalaevastik) England begun to dominate in international trade.
Unfortunately the king got old and died.
Next king was Henry Vlll, second son of the family, wasn't prepared to become a
king. Had to take the role as his elder brother died. Was prepared to come a clergyman
got good education: languages, music, literature
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