In what ways was Dynastic Marriage important in Henry VII’s relations with foreign powers in the years 1487-1509? Foreign policy was a prominent issue throughout Henry VII’s reign. England was comparatively weak on the European stage, forcing Henry to follow a policy in which dynastic marriage was crucial in achieving peace, prosperity and international recognition of his kingship. However, not all dynastic marriages worked in Henry VII’s favour, some directly threatening England’s security. The aim of the marriages of Henry’s children into the royal houses of foreign powers was to establish the Tudor dynasty as rightful rulers of England.
They achieved this by penalizing France with indemnities; however, they didn’t embitter France to want to fight for revenge. Castlereagh approved of this because peace meant that trade could continue with one of Britain’s most important trading partners. It was also decided that France should take part in the future Congresses, consequently the Quadruple Alliance was transformed into the Quintuple Alliance; this was supported by Castlereagh which shows how he wanted to maintain peace with France. Castlereagh opposed harsh treatment towards France because of the consequences that would arise from a negative relationship. However, to maintain the peace with France and of course other powers, the congress balanced the powers by the introduction and reappointment of other states such as the grouping of Belgium and Holland to act as a buffer against France.
On the contrary this shows that the disputes between these factions may imply that the King was weak and not in control thus significantly threatening the stability of government . However the rivalry between factions could not be seen as an significant threat to Henrys government because a more important factor jeopardised the stability of the government. Foreign Policy dominates during the last years of Henrys VIIs reign. The difficulties in Scotland contributed greatly to financial complications thus effecting the stability of the government and shadowing the rivalry between reformist and conservatives which would suggest that the threat was not major. Henry was exposed to the pull of the factions but a new aristocratic approach to the government strengthened the conservative faction however with the arrest of Duke of Norfolk (1547) and the dismissal of Gardiner from the Privy Chamber the reformists gained the much needed advantage .
* Sharpe acknowledged that the grounds for war were flimsy. * ‘Charles’ sense of wounded honour had initiated the conflict’ with Spain and England had merely ‘drifted’ into was with France, ‘not least as a consequence of the Duke of Buckingham’s personal quarrels with Cardinal Richelieu’. * With this being the case, why should Parliament be blamed for failing to maintain such wars arising from personal resentment? * Reeve’s “Charles I and the Road to Personal Rule” is, unlike Sharpe’s work, critical of Charles. * Having been forced into peace, Charles was inclined to stay at peace because of any resumption of wat would require a resemption of Parliament to pay for it.
Both political sides, the Republicans and the Federalists, did agree on one thing—that proceeding with the alliance they had with France and taking sides in the war was a bad idea. They had too many ties with trading from the British that would be destroyed if they took France’s side during the war. They also were afraid that it would cause an invasion and bring war to the United States. Overall, America came together in spite of their different views and made a decision that positively affected the United
Prior to this Spain was not considered a great power and had little significance across Europe. However, with the joint rule of Ferdinand and Isabella it now appeared that Spain was becoming a more authoritative country, with stability and unification. Under the rule of Ferdinand and Isabella Spain saw much more emphasis on law and order with better local government with the Santa Hermandad and the corregidores, also the formation of the Inquisition in 1478, which ensured Catholic orthodoxy in their kingdoms, all led to
The eloquent lineage of the ever present Anglo might behind you. This however, also comes with a lot of unexpected baggage, and unwanted hostilities. Thomas pain challenged anyone to come up with a single instance in which being a subordinate to Great Britain might benefit the colonies. So while you may have the added benefit of Great Britain’s allies, you also have her enemies to contend with. Common Sense reads “Great Britain set us at variance with nations who would otherwise seek our friendship” (154).
This came mostly from the French. France wanted Americans to win because France and Great Britain were enemies. France and the United States ended up in alliance and signed the Treaty of Anmity and Commerce. Spain didn’t directly help, but did attack British interests and threaten Britain itself. If it wasn’t for the colonists’ spirit, Americans probably never would have won the war.
In particular, Henry was terrified of the very real threat of opposition from abroad. This was what made the opposition of Catherine of Aragon so serious. The recourse of Catherine of Aragon’s to her nephew Emperor Charles V ‘the Most Powerful man in
They rarely addressed themselves to national issues. 4. In the era of personal monarchy, the characteristics of the individual king or queen were bound to have an impact on the workings of politics. As a woman in a mans world, Elizabeth learned to use her gender to good effect. She countered the problems of her questionable legitimacy, England’s weak international standing and the need to re-establish a Protestant church in a Catholic land.