Henry VIII Character and Aims
Succession –
Welcomed as a breath of fresh air after the Sinister atmosphere
of Empson and Dudley. However, had no previous experience
of Government.
Had a profound dislike of administration, with sporadic periods
of sudden interest. This had a severe impact on the quality of
administration.
This prompted a renewed interest in governing through the
council, and for two lengthy periods he was reliant on chief
ministers.
The legacy of Henry VIII –
Inherited 4 significant things – A £300,000 will, unpopular
mechanisms for extracting money, a peaceful foreign policy,
and a conciliar form of government.
All of these would disappear throughout the early years of his
reign. The money he had inherited vanish through aggressive
foreign policy. Conciliar government would vanish as a result of
the rise of Wolsey.
The aim of Henry VIII –
Succession –
Welcomed as a breath of fresh air after the Sinister atmosphere
of Empson and Dudley. However, had no previous experience
of Government.
Had a profound dislike of administration, with sporadic periods
of sudden interest. This had a severe impact on the quality of
administration.
This prompted a renewed interest in governing through the
council, and for two lengthy periods he was reliant on chief
ministers.
The legacy of Henry VIII –
Inherited 4 significant things – A £300,000 will, unpopular
mechanisms for extracting money, a peaceful foreign policy,
and a conciliar form of government.
All of these would disappear throughout the early years of his
reign. The money he had inherited vanish through aggressive
foreign policy. Conciliar government would vanish as a result of
the rise of Wolsey.
The aim of Henry VIII –
