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This volume offers a broad exploration of the cultural history of
democracy in the Renaissance. The Renaissance has rarely been
considered an important moment in the history of democracy.
Nonetheless, as this volume shows, this period may be seen as a
"democratic laboratory" in many, often unexpected, ways. The
classicizing cultural movement known as humanism, which spread
throughout Europe and beyond in this period, had the effect of
vastly enhancing knowledge of the classical democratic and
republican traditions. Greek history and philosophy, including the
story of Athenian democracy, became fully known in the West for the
first time in the postclassical world. Partly as a result of this,
the period from 1400 to 1650 witnessed rich and historically
important debates on some of the enduring political issues at the
heart of democratic culture: issues of sovereignty, of liberty, of
citizenship, of the common good, of the place of religion in
government. At the same time, the introduction of printing, and the
emergence of a flourishing, proto-journalistic news culture, laid
the basis for something that recognizably anticipates the modern
"public sphere." The expansion of transnational and
transcontinental exchange, in what has been called the "age of
encounters," gave a new urgency to discussions of religious and
ethnic diversity. Gender, too, was a matter of intense debate in
this period, as was, specifically, the question of women's relation
to political agency and power. This volume explores these
developments in ten chapters devoted to the notions of sovereignty,
liberty, and the "common good"; the relation of state and
household; religion and political obligation; gender and
citizenship; ethnicity, diversity, and nationalism; democratic
crises and civil resistance; international relations; and the
development of news culture. It makes a pressing case for a fresh
understanding of modern democracy's deep roots.
Told for the very first time, this is the shocking and
extraordinary story of the most-conniving and manipulative Tudor
family you've never heard of . . . A BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022
ACCORDING TO: THE TIMES SUNDAY TIMES DAILY TELEGRAPH HISTORY TODAY
'A tour-de-force of Tudor history, as seen through the eyes of a
family with a front-row view of almost every major political event
in sixteenth-century England. Remarkable' DAN JONES, bestselling
author of POWER AND THRONES 'Exciting and immersive. An immensely
entertaining history, capturing in full Tudor brilliance the
cut-throat glamour of the English throne and the most audacious
family to play its game' SUNDAY TIMES 'This is riveting stuff:
death, desire, power and scandal. Game of Thrones looks tame
compared with the real-life machinations of the Dudleys' SPECTATOR
'A twist on the Tudors . . . Enormously entertaining - a sheer joy
to read' THE TIMES, BEST HISTORY BOOKS OF 2022 ________ Each Tudor
monarch made their name with a Dudley by their side - or by
crushing one beneath their feet . . . The Dudleys thrived at the
court of Henry VII, but were sacrificed to the popularity of Henry
VIII. Rising to prominence in the reign of Edward VI, the Dudleys
lost it all by advancing Jane Grey to the throne over Mary I. That
was until the reign of Elizabeth I, when the family were once again
at the centre of power, and would do anything to remain there . . .
With three generations of felled favourites, what was it that
caused this family to keep rising so high and falling so low? Here,
for the first time, is the story of England's Borgias, a noble
house competing in the murderous game of musical chairs around the
English throne. Witness cunning, adultery and sheer audacity from
history's most brilliant, bold and skulduggerous family. Welcome to
the House of Dudley. ________ FEATURED IN HISTORY TODAY 'A pacy
narrative, vividly written, makes you want to read on and on.
Joanne Paul is a major new talent in the field' ALISON WEIR
'Breathes new life into an old and familiar Tudor story . . . It's
delightful, a joy to read' THE TIMES, 'BOOK OF THE WEEK' 'A
thrilling and deeply researched study of power and conspiracy: the
rise and fall of the other Tudor dynasty. The House of Dudley
illuminates the fascinating men and women who almost became kings
and queens in their own right' SIMON SEBAG-MONTEFIORE 'Rich and
compelling. Conjures up the look and feel of Tudor life . . . You
will find yourself drawn in, fascinated, and richly informed'
TELEGRAPH 'Vivid, innovative and authoritative. I could not
recommend The House of Dudley more highly. It's a real lesson in
how to revitalise the writing of Tudor history' SARAH GRISTWOOD 'A
full-blooded affair, as good on the horrors of war as it is on the
soft power of the Dudley women, and written in a lively, episodic
style that presents each Dudley as a foil to the monarch they
served' JESSIE CHILDS 'An enthralling read told by Paul with great
verve and an eye for the telling detail' LITERARY REVIEW 'The
crowning jewel in its genre . . . I can't recommend this book
enough. Unputdownable' LINDSEY FITZHARRIS 'When reading Joanne
Paul's lively history of the house of Dudley, it is impossible not
to be reminded of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall trilogy' MAIL ON SUNDAY
This volume offers a broad exploration of the cultural history of
democracy in the Renaissance. The Renaissance has rarely been
considered an important moment in the history of democracy.
Nonetheless, as this volume shows, this period may be seen as a
“democratic laboratory” in many, often unexpected, ways. The
classicizing cultural movement known as humanism, which spread
throughout Europe and beyond in this period, had the effect of
vastly enhancing knowledge of the classical democratic and
republican traditions. Greek history and philosophy, including the
story of Athenian democracy, became fully known in the West for the
first time in the postclassical world. Partly as a result of this,
the period from 1400 to 1650 witnessed rich and historically
important debates on some of the enduring political issues at the
heart of democratic culture: issues of sovereignty, of liberty, of
citizenship, of the common good, of the place of religion in
government. At the same time, the introduction of printing, and the
emergence of a flourishing, proto-journalistic news culture, laid
the basis for something that recognizably anticipates the modern
“public sphere.” The expansion of transnational and
transcontinental exchange, in what has been called the “age of
encounters,” gave a new urgency to discussions of religious and
ethnic diversity. Gender, too, was a matter of intense debate in
this period, as was, specifically, the question of women’s
relation to political agency and power. This volume explores these
developments in ten chapters devoted to the notions of sovereignty,
liberty, and the “common good”; the relation of state and
household; religion and political obligation; gender and
citizenship; ethnicity, diversity, and nationalism; democratic
crises and civil resistance; international relations; and the
development of news culture. It makes a pressing case for a fresh
understanding of modern democracy’s deep roots.
The discourse of political counsel in early modern Europe depended
on the participation of men, as both counsellors and counselled.
Women were often thought too irrational or imprudent to give or
receive political advice-but they did in unprecedented numbers, as
this volume shows. These essays trace the relationship between
queenship and counsel through over three hundred years of history.
Case studies span Europe, from Sweden and Poland-Lithuania via the
Habsburg territories to England and France, and feature queens
regnant, consort and regent, including Elizabeth I of England,
Catherine Jagiellon of Sweden, Catherine de' Medici and Anna of
Denmark. They draw on a variety of innovative sources to recover
evidence of queenly counsel, from treatises and letters to poetry,
masques and architecture. For scholars of history, politics and
literature in early modern Europe, this book enriches our
understanding of royal women as political actors.
The discourse of political counsel in early modern Europe depended
on the participation of men, as both counsellors and counselled.
Women were often thought too irrational or imprudent to give or
receive political advice-but they did in unprecedented numbers, as
this volume shows. These essays trace the relationship between
queenship and counsel through over three hundred years of history.
Case studies span Europe, from Sweden and Poland-Lithuania via the
Habsburg territories to England and France, and feature queens
regnant, consort and regent, including Elizabeth I of England,
Catherine Jagiellon of Sweden, Catherine de' Medici and Anna of
Denmark. They draw on a variety of innovative sources to recover
evidence of queenly counsel, from treatises and letters to poetry,
masques and architecture. For scholars of history, politics and
literature in early modern Europe, this book enriches our
understanding of royal women as political actors.
While it has often been recognised that counsel formed an essential
part of the political discourse in early modern England, the
precise role that it occupied in the development of political
thinking has remained obscure. This comprehensive and rigorous
study of early modern English political counsel establishes the
importance of the relationship between political counsel and the
discourse of sovereignty. Tracing the changes and evolution of
writings on political counsel during the 'monarchy of counsel',
from the end of the Wars of the Roses to the end of the English
Civil War, Joanne Paul examines English thought in its domestic and
transnational context, providing an original account of the
relationship between counsel and emerging conceptions of
sovereignty. Formed at the conjunction of the history of political
thought and English political history, this book grounds textual
analysis within the context of court politics, intellectual and
patronage networks, and diplomacy.
This issue will explore the latest research and clinical
information concerning analgesia of exotic pet species. The
majority of the issue will cover the use of analgesics in pet
birds, reptiles, rabbits, amphibians, fish, and small mammals.
Other articles will cover cross species analgesimetry and
pharmacokinetics, tramadol use in zoological medicine, clinical
application of acupuncture in zoological companion animals, and
physical therapy for zoological companion animals.
Told for the very first time, this is the shocking and
extraordinary story of the most-conniving and manipulative Tudor
family you've never heard of . . . A BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022
ACCORDING TO: THE TIMES SUNDAY TIMES DAILY TELEGRAPH HISTORY TODAY
'Exciting and immersive. An immensely entertaining history,
capturing in full Tudor brilliance the cut-throat glamour of the
English throne and the most audacious family to play its game'
SUNDAY TIMES 'Breathes new life into an old and familiar Tudor
story . . . It's delightful, a joy to read' THE TIMES, 'BOOK OF THE
WEEK' 'This is riveting stuff: death, desire, power and scandal.
Game of Thrones looks tame compared with the real-life machinations
of the Dudleys' SPECTATOR 'A twist on the Tudors . . . Enormously
entertaining - a sheer joy to read' THE TIMES, BEST HISTORY BOOKS
OF 2022 ________ Each Tudor monarch made their name with a Dudley
by their side - or by crushing one beneath their feet . . . The
Dudleys thrived at the court of Henry VII, but were sacrificed to
the popularity of Henry VIII. Rising to prominence in the reign of
Edward VI, the Dudleys lost it all by advancing Jane Grey to the
throne over Mary I. That was until the reign of Elizabeth I, when
the family were once again at the centre of power, and would do
anything to remain there . . . With three generations of felled
favourites, what was it that caused this family to keep rising so
high and falling so low? Here, for the first time, is the story of
England's Borgias, a noble house competing in the murderous game of
musical chairs around the English throne. Witness cunning, adultery
and sheer audacity from history's most brilliant, bold and
skulduggerous family. Welcome to the House of Dudley. ________
FEATURED IN HISTORY TODAY 'Rich and compelling. Conjures up the
look and feel of Tudor life . . . You will find yourself drawn in,
fascinated, and richly informed' TELEGRAPH 'A full-blooded affair,
as good on the horrors of war as it is on the soft power of the
Dudley women, and written in a lively, episodic style that presents
each Dudley as a foil to the monarch they served' JESSIE CHILDS 'An
enthralling read told by Paul with great verve and an eye for the
telling detail' LITERARY REVIEW 'The crowning jewel in its genre .
. . I can't recommend this book enough. Unputdownable' LINDSEY
FITZHARRIS 'When reading Joanne Paul's lively history of the house
of Dudley, it is impossible not to be reminded of Hilary Mantel's
Wolf Hall trilogy' MAIL ON SUNDAY
While it has often been recognised that counsel formed an essential
part of the political discourse in early modern England, the
precise role that it occupied in the development of political
thinking has remained obscure. This comprehensive and rigorous
study of early modern English political counsel establishes the
importance of the relationship between political counsel and the
discourse of sovereignty. Tracing the changes and evolution of
writings on political counsel during the 'monarchy of counsel',
from the end of the Wars of the Roses to the end of the English
Civil War, Joanne Paul examines English thought in its domestic and
transnational context, providing an original account of the
relationship between counsel and emerging conceptions of
sovereignty. Formed at the conjunction of the history of political
thought and English political history, this book grounds textual
analysis within the context of court politics, intellectual and
patronage networks, and diplomacy.
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