Henry VII

The Importance of Henry VII

The importance of Henry VII is the subject of heated debate. Did his reign mark the start of a new era, or was its prevailing characteristic continuity with the past?

The pamphlet:

• emphasizes the lasting political stability established during the reign
• demonstrates the difference between Henry's policies and those of the Yorkists
• shows how successors built on Henry's legacy
• argues that victory at Bosworth in 1485 can be seen as initiating a genuine Tudor revolution in government