Dr Wooding's simple objective, she tells us, is to unfold the astonishing story of this era, something she achieves in an exceptionally human and beautifully written text...With great clarity and engaging prose, we are offered stimulating reappraisals of each regime, all of them bristling with fresh ideas and new ways of looking at age-old areas of study...It surely offers much that is new for even the most well-read Tudor specialist, but equally serves as a fresh and brilliant introduction for the newcomer.-David Robinson, Country Life
The book is a rather rich and detailed portrait of life in England through which the personal and dynastic histories of the Tudor monarchs are woven...[and] a deeply human and intimate account, taking in every level of society...It is a remarkable achievement.-Mathew Lyons, Literary Review
Deftly fusing social, religious and political history, Tudor England is an outstanding achievement. Drawing on the latest scholarship, Wooding reappraises the reigns of the five Tudor monarchs, as well as assessing the times in which they lived. Essential reading for students and everyone interested in this most fascinating of dynasties.-Elizabeth Norton, author of The Lives of Tudor Women
Beautifully written . . . a deeply humane text, in which so many contemporary voices are given a sympathetic hearing, whilst also making a significant contribution to the field.-Dr Ian Archer, University of Oxford
Impressive and authoritative, combining narrative panache with rigorous new research to give us a new perspective on one of the most controversial and critical English dynasties. It is the reassessment we needed. . . . A treasure trove, exploring Tudor history from every angle.-Joanne Paul, author of The House of Dudley
A brilliant sketch of political, religious and social change under the Tudor Monarchs. Wooding weaves many a striking detail into a compelling account of complex events and developments.-George Bernard, author of Who Ruled Tudor England?