THE TUDOR DYNASTY: POWER, POLITICS, AND RELIGION
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Keywords: Tudor dynasty · Henry VII · Henry VIII · Elizabeth I · Monarchy · Reformation · Politics · Religion · Renaissance · EnglandAbstract
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The Tudor dynasty (1485–1603) was one of the most influential periods in
English history. Beginning with Henry VII and ending with Elizabeth I, the Tudors
established a strong monarchy, centralized government, and a new national identity.
Their reign was marked by major political, religious, and cultural changes — from the
Reformation initiated by Henry VIII to the Elizabethan Golden Age. The Tudors
transformed England into a powerful and unified nation that laid the groundwork for
modern Britain.
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