Henry VII of England

The Life Of Queen Hatshepsut Queen Hatshepsut was a woman pharaoh of Egypt. Most known for dressing as a man during her reign. She reigned over Egypt from 1473 B.C. to 1458 B.C. Her name means “foremost of noblewomen”. Which means most important of all the high class women. In the 15th century Hatshepsut was born to Thutmose the 1st and the Queen, multiple people debate on what her name was. Because her dad was pharaoh she was inline to become pharaoh one day, but because she had two brothers…

Shakespeare’s seminal classic Henry V is the culmination of the Henriad tetralogy, and is an allusion to the aphorism that “the pen is mightier than the sword,” for despite being renowned as a warrior king in the Bard’s tale, King Henry fought his battles with the mettle of his rhetoric rather than the metal of his blade. This can be seen in the way in which he utilises orotund oratory to intimidate the citizens of Harfleur into surrendering, but perhaps his most monumental use of magniloquence…

In Plato’s renowned collection of dialogues, The Republic, he uses what is known as the ‘Ship of State’ metaphor to express the qualities of a good monarch. Being that a “true pilot must of necessity pay attention to the seasons, the heavens, the stars, the winds, and everything proper to the craft if he is really to rule a ship”. This sentiment, expresses the ability that defines an apt ruler. As monarchical positions are pivotal within a kingdom, as they had the duty of maintaining or…

mother of her people, the true daughter of Henry VIII. Elizabeth’s brilliant leadership and iconoclastic stature secured her place as one of the most legendary rulers in history. In a few short decades, Elizabeth was able to unite her country, move it out of economic downturn, and secure it as one of the most powerful nations on earth. Birth and early years Elizabeth’s birth in September 1533 was met with great anticipation, mostly from her father, Henry VIII, who all but expected a son.…

say it was the tough social, political or economic climate at the time that led to these inevitable revolts by the common people and subjects. This essay will look at how far religious discontent was the reason for the Tudor rebellions. In 1536, England was in the midst of religious reforms, converting from Catholicism to Protestantism. It…

Her father was a famous king known for divorcing and beheading his wives. Mary was also the older sister of Queen Elizabeth I of England. When Mary ruled, she was Catholic queen in who is famously known as older sister of Elizabeth I and for murdering her non-catholic subjects (Ketter) . I decided to write about her because I felt that she was remembered for murdering others and not…

Concepts like a fairy tale monarchy and citizens with delightful accents are the common allure for those born outside the monarchy. What they do not remember are all the horrible things that happened there, like the Black Plague and the reign of King Henry VIII. Even today there is crime and corruption throughout the city. What William Blake wants his audience to remember is the injustices that happened to working-class citizens throughout a so called “good” time period like the Industrial…

King Henry VIII is one of the most famous kings of all time for many reasons. One of these reasons is his many controversial marriages that ended in either exile or execution. All of his wives were good-natured and well-rounded, but King Henry always found something negative about them as a reason to divorce or execute them. Anne Boleyn is well-known for being one of King Henry’s most scandalous wives for her behavior that later led to her death. When the King’s Chancellor died, Anne…

portraying these political representations. However ambiguous the political motive may be, control is the ultimate goal in the world of politics. Contrary to popular belief, not all acts of manipulation are inherently immoral. The exploration of King Henry IV, Part One (1596-1597), the second historical play of the Henriad, by William Shakespeare, will facilitate…

As a child: (family structure, parents’ occupations, relationship with parents, siblings, friends, abuse) Born into royalty, to the now deceased, Old King Hamlet I of Denmark and Queen Gertrude. Family was structured, with the occasional child care of Nanny Jane. The patient’s parents are busy in royal matters and are the leaders of Denmark. Their responsibilities are extensive. The patient became extremely close with his father at a young age, but never quite developed a relationship with…