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Different historians' views on whether Henry VII was modern or medieval.

The statement that Henry Tudor created a 'new monarchy' is one that was even debated at the time. Throughout the years historians views have consistently contrasted and changed.

The actual 'new monarchy' theory is owed much to the historian J.R.Green and his reference to the events of 1471-1509 in his book "Short History of the English People" (published in 1876) as the emergence of a new monarchy. J.R. Green suggests this monarchy restored the power and authority to the crown after the events of the war of the roses. He also hinted at the start of tudor despotism an idea supported by several early 20th century historians. Albert Pollard was one of many historians to expand on J.R. Green's theory and move the beginning of the new monarchy to 1485. This is hardly surprising as the date coincides with the beginning of a new dynasty that lasted well over a century and is considered a period of great

Alexander Grant again argued. This time he felt that the differences in Henry VII and Edward IV's reign were more important than the similarities. For example: regarding administration of Crown lands Henry was more concerned with their revenue-raising potential whereas Edward IV was more concerned to use them to reward family and supporters. Grant also felt that Henry's personal control over government that made his reign unique rather than the changes of any government methods:

"His (Henry's) was not an original mind; he was no great innovator. He was rather a highly skiful builder on existing foundations... He could bring an essentially medieval spirit and practice of government to its highest point of effectiveness without in any important way changing its character."

change and achievement. In particular Pollard emphasised the Tudor's creation of the nation state. This way he could make parallels with modernising monarchies in France and Spain. Early 20th century his

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