The Tudor dynasty marked a transformative period in English history, spanning from 1485 to 1603, characterized by significant religious reforms, cultural renaissance, and political stability. The era began with Henry VII's victory in the War of the Roses and culminated in the Golden Age under Elizabeth I.
Key aspects:
- The period saw the establishment of the Church of England through the Act of Supremacy
- Henry VIII's reign brought dramatic religious and social changes
- Elizabeth I led England through a period of cultural and maritime prosperity
- The Tudor period witnessed the emergence of Renaissance humanism in England
- Religious reforms transformed England from Catholic to Protestant dominance