Published firstly by Evans in 1975 this book remained in print until about 1995.

The book is illustrated by Belinda Swanson and has plenty of photographs, maps, drawings and diagrams with the usual questions and "things to do". It covers the reigns of Henry VII and VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I.

Twenty chapters cover cover each Tudor monarch plus Mary Queen of Scots, The Closing of the Monasteries, Country life, Industry, Home, Home life, Costume, Schools & Learning, Law & Order, Entertainment, Towns & Trade, Travel & Transport, Ships & Sailors, "Sea-Dogs", and the Spanish Armada.

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