This title investigates the history of Britain under the early Tudors from Henry VII to Mary. It gives students an insight into the nature, achievements and failures of the governments of the Tudor dynasty; the changing nature of English society at this time; and the ongoing historiographical debate about the period.

Major themes include:
- how close were the Tudors to being toppled?
- was England an insignificant outpost in Europe?
- how important w as image to the Tudor monarchs?