Mid-Tudor Government - Historiography Flashcards
How does Jordan describe Somerset?
A man of “magnanimity and high idealism.”
How does Pollard describe Somerset’s aims?
“Essentially noble.”
Which historian leads the Revisionist interpretation of Somerset?
J. Loach.
How does Loach describe Somerset?
“failed in Scotland and France.”
“both corrupt and greedy.”
“mishandled his colleagues.”
Which historians see Northumberland as “The Evil Duke”?
Weir
&
Hoskins
How does Weir describe Northumberland?
“Greedy and rapacious.”
“Corrupt, cruel.”
Which historians criticise Mary?
Elton
&
Pollard
How does Pollard describe Mary’s reign?
Defined by “sterility.”
How does Elton describe Mary?
“Stupid”, “arrogant”, and “bigoted.”
Which historians are more sympathetic towards Mary?
Loades
&
Tittler
What does Loades say about Mary?
“The country was as well-governed as at any other time in the century.”
What does Tittler argue?
Mary’s legacy is often unfairly attributed entirely to Elizabeth.
Which historians praise Somerset?
W.K. Jordan.
&
A.F. Pollard.
Which historians praise Northumberland?
Hoak & Loades.
What does Loades say about Northumberland?
“he held the minority government of Edward VI together.”
