In this episode, we’ll examine how Henry VII strategically used Parliament to strengthen his reign and finances. We’ll discuss its role in granting customs duties, legitimising Acts of Attainder, and approving vital taxation for foreign policy. Additionally, we’ll explore Parliament's contributions to law and order through the establishment of the Star Chamber and enhanced powers for Justices of the Peace. Henry summoned Parliament only when necessary, preferring statute law for significant policies. As the Crown's wealth increased, his reliance on parliamentary grants diminished, showcasing how Parliament was a tool for consolidating power and raising funds when needed.

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In this episode, we’ll explore how Henry VII consolidated power through councils and regional governance. We’ll discuss the role of the Royal Council in daily affairs and the unpopular Council Learned in the Law, which enforced feudal rights to increase revenue. We’ll examine Henry’s regional strategies, including the Council of Wales and the use of Justices of the Peace to maintain order. The Privy Chamber, staffed by non-nobles, gained importance after a 1495 treason incident, providing Henry with a loyal inner circle. Finally, we’ll consider historian Steven Gunn’s view on how these changes paved the way for Henry VIII’s reforms.

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In this episode, we’ll explore how Henry VII solidified his rule and established the Tudor dynasty after the Wars of the Roses. We’ll discuss his efforts to secure the throne, control the nobility, and strengthen the Crown’s power. Key strategies included marrying Elizabeth of York to unite rival factions and legitimising his reign through coronation and parliamentary actions. We’ll also examine his tight control over governance and finances, relying on trusted advisors while keeping his wife out of politics. Finally, we’ll consider how these measures ensured the Tudor line’s survival and prevented future challenges.

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In this episode, we’ll explore Henry VII’s efforts to secure the Tudor dynasty by producing a male heir and eliminating Yorkist threats. We’ll discuss the rebellions of imposters Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck, who claimed royal lineage and gained foreign support. We’ll also examine the threat posed by Edmund de la Pole, who had a legitimate claim to the throne. Henry countered these challenges through strategic alliances, executions, and imprisonment. Finally, we’ll assess whether Henry was ever in real danger of losing his throne, considering the need for a credible alternative claimant and his political isolation.

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In this episode, Emma looks at The British Annexation of Bantu Land for your A level History exam. She also goes through British-Boer relations between 1880 and 1890. Perfect for the AQA exam board. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level History exam.

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In this episode, Emma looks at the attitudes of the government and the British public towards the empire for your A level History exam. She looks at the views of prime ministers Benjamin Disraeli and William Ewart Gladstone. She also goes through the effect the increase in literacy had on the views of the British public on the empire. Perfect for the AQA exam board. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level History exam.

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In this week's episode, Emma looks at the roles of traders and colonial administrators in the British Empire for your A level History exam. She looks at figures such as Cecil Rhodes, William Mackinnon and Bartle Frere. Perfect for the AQA exam board. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level History exam.

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Emma's back with everything you need to know about the role of explorers and missionaries in the British Empire for your A level History exam. She looks at figures like David Livingstone, John Hanning Speke and Richard Burton. Perfect for the AQA exam board. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level History exam.

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Emma goes through trade and commerce in the British Empire for your A Level History exam. She looks at the Marxist interpretation of the expansion of the Empire as well as the impact of Adam Smith's  'Wealth of Nations' on commerce in the Empire. Perfect for the AQA exam board. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level History exam.

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In this episode, Emma looks at the 'Scramble for Africa' and the informal empire for your A Level History exam. She looks at the Brussels Conference, the Berlin Conference and the split of the British Empire into formal and informal parts. Perfect for the AQA exam board. Ideal for preparing you for your A Level History exam.

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