""Lords Lieutenants in the Sixteenth Century: A Study in Tudor Local Administration"" offers a comprehensive examination of the development and significance of the office of the Lord Lieutenant during one of England's most transformative eras. As the Tudor monarchs sought to centralize power and ensure national security, the role of the Lord Lieutenant evolved from an occasional military necessity into a cornerstone of provincial governance. Gladys Scott Thomson meticulously traces this evolution, detailing how these high-ranking officials became the essential link between the royal council and the local gentry.
This scholarly work delves into the administrative complexities of the sixteenth century, exploring the Lord Lieutenant's responsibilities in military recruitment, the maintenance of public order, and the implementation of crown policy. By analyzing the social standing and political influence of the individuals who held these positions, the study sheds light on the broader structures of Elizabethan and Henrician society. It provides invaluable insights into the machinery of the Tudor state, revealing how local administration was shaped by the shifting needs of the monarchy and the challenges of the age. For historians of English constitutional and social history, this work remains a vital resource for understanding the foundations of early modern British local government.
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Gladys Scott Thomson Imprint: Tradd Street Press Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 290g ISBN:9781025813394 ISBN 10: 1025813391 Pages: 204 Publication Date:14 February 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active