The King's Men

About this episode

This episode discusses Henry VII's quest for authority and the ruthless application of law by his men.

Send us Fan Mail Henry VII on his quest for authority and financial independence did not mind being surrounded by sycophants. These king's men were ruthless in their application of the law, they became legal bands of robbers.

People in this episode

Host: Bertha Belmore

Topics covered

• authority
• financial independence
• law
• ruthlessness
• historical figures

Keywords

• Henry VII
• authority
• financial independence
• law
• sycophants
• historical analysis

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