Udemy, Coursera, 2U/edX Face Lawsuits Over Meta Pixel Use

Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

FutureLearn

The Tudors

University of Roehampton via FutureLearn

Go to class Write review

Overview

Uncover the turbulent history of Tudor England and its lasting impact

From magnificence and martyrs to weddings and war, the Tudor period was one of the most eventful in British history. The reigns of the five (or was it six?) monarchs during the late fifteenth to seventeenth century has enthralled historians, students and television and film producers alike.

On this course you will compare the rule of the Tudor monarchs and examine the significant political, religious and cultural changes of the period. You will be taught by renowned scholars on Tudor England from the University of Roehampton who will reveal how this era has shaped modern-day British politics.

This course is for anyone with a general interest in the British monarchy, heritage and history. This includes students studying the Tudors in English, drama or history courses.

Syllabus

  • Afterlives of the Tudors
    • Welcome and Introduction
    • Who's a Tudor?
    • The Tudors in Popular Memory
    • The Tudors in Film and Television
    • The Tudors in Literature and Fiction
    • The Tudors in Place and Space
  • Henry VII and Henry VIII
    • Winning the Throne
    • Establishing the Throne
    • Overcoming the Threats to the Throne
    • The King is Dead!
    • Securing the Tudor Throne
  • Henry VIII
    • The Break with Rome
    • Things Go Wrong
    • The Extension of Power
    • Ignominious Ends
  • Edward VI, Jane I, and Mary I
    • Edward VI
    • Jane I
    • Mary I
  • Elizabeth I
    • Elizabethan Rule
    • The Challenges of Ruling
    • Consolidating Power
  • The End of the Tudors
    • Elizabeth's "Second Reign"
    • New Worlds
    • The End of the Tudors

Taught by

Suzannah Lipscomb

Tags

Reviews

4.0 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

4.7 rating at FutureLearn based on 807 ratings

Start your review of The Tudors

  • Profile image for Karen Carlson
    Karen Carlson @sloopie72
    Good class; blends the history with a look at art and architecture of the period, and with depictions of the major personages in later drama, art, and film, includiing the historical accuracy and motivation behind such works.
    Divided into sections about the various monarchs; controversies are nicely outlined with different views presented.
    My personal preference is for more video lectures and fewer "articles" (short written pieces on various topics). Futurelearn tends to be article-heavy.
    FMI see my post on my personal blog at https://sloopie72.wordpress.com/2022/11/16/tudor-mooc/
  • Dave Rawlings
    There are some pluses with the course. It covers a lot and the contributions from students in the discussion forum is extensive (probably averaging 400 responses to each question posed by the course team) and there were many useful contributions. Ho…
Go to class

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Sign up for free
Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.