As we saw in the last article, in spite of Charles V’s protests, Edward’s regency council knew quite well that the French were a more principal concern for him. They pressed on to restrict Mary’s free access to Mass. On … Continue reading
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Good Queen Mary Part III: The Defiant Sister
Mary’s capitulation, as recorded in part two, would have consequences lasting her entire life. In the meantime, however, Henry consented to see her, and Jayne Seymour, his new wife, offered her love and support. The years of struggle between Mary … Continue reading
Good Queen Mary Part II: The Fall of Anne Boleyn, and the Abasement of Mary
In part I, we traced Mary’s childhood amidst the events of Henry’s political failures on the European stage, as well as the change in her affairs at the conclusion of the King’s Great Matter. Now we will resume in 1533, … Continue reading
Good Queen Mary Part I: The Beginnings of England’s Catholic Queen
Few figures in history are as maligned as Mary Tudor, the daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon. Born a princess, she was celebrated and betrothed to powerful princes, but following Henry’s break with Rome, she was declared a … Continue reading
