Project Gutenberg 2012-07-10 Public domain in the USA. 218 Gardiner, Samuel Rawson 1829 1902 A Student's History of England, v. 2: 1509-1689 From the Earliest Times to the Death of King Edward VII Produced by Darren Izzard, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "A Student's History of England, v. 2: 1509-1689" by Samuel Rawson Gardiner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the period from 1509 to 1689, detailing significant events and figures in English history, particularly the Reformation, the Tudor monarchs, and the formation of the Commonwealth. It is aimed at students seeking a clear and comprehensive understanding of the historical developments in England during these transformative years. The opening portion of this historical work introduces readers to the reign of Henry VIII, highlighting his ascent to the throne in 1509 and the early dynamics of his administration, particularly his relationship with Cardinal Wolsey. Gardiner discusses the youth and character of Henry VIII, portraying him as a king who, while initially focused on pleasure, sought military acclaim and was influenced by the political climate of his time. Key events, such as England's involvement in wars with France and the consequential rise of Wolsey, are outlined, setting the stage for understanding the subsequent political and religious upheavals during Henry's reign and beyond. The text also hints at challenges, including Henry's ambition for a male heir, which would eventually lead to significant conflicts with the Papacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History Great Britain -- History -- Outlines, syllabi, etc. DA Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 1068154 2025-06-16T11:10:55.308411 text/html 1011299 2012-07-10T12:44:44 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 5241317 2025-06-16T11:11:23.279270 application/epub+zip 5259121 2025-06-16T11:11:04.290395 application/epub+zip 404827 2025-06-16T11:11:00.163376 application/epub+zip 5702574 2025-06-16T11:11:33.658226 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5551181 2025-06-16T11:11:18.757245 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 571414 2022-09-18T11:59:53.490036 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 774048 2023-09-17T13:03:37.959012 text/plain 15926 2025-06-16T11:11:33.834167 application/rdf+xml 19734 2025-06-16T11:11:00.950334 image/jpeg 4426 2025-06-16T11:11:00.571350 image/jpeg 5792255 2025-06-16T11:10:55.742390 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia