How a 'New Man' built the foundations of Tudor power
In short: Explore the rise of Sir Thomas Gresham, a figure whose career illustrates how the Tudor monarchy relied on private intellectual and financial capital to navigate a period of radical religious and political upheaval.
Alexandra Gajda examines how Gresham served three different Tudor monarchs, navigating the turbulent politics of mid-Tudor England. His trajectory highlights a broader historical shift: the crown's increasing dependence on 'new men' who provided the expertise and wealth necessary for expanding government and warfare.
While Gresham was a pivotal figure, his success was deeply intertwined with the court's internal dynamics. The lecture explores how his public influence was sustained by personal relationships with the era's most prominent statesmen and Queen Elizabeth I herself.
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