Henry the Seventh

Henry VII, written by historian James Gairdner, examines the reign of the first Tudor king, who ruled from 1485 to 1509. Gairdner highlights how Henry VII transformed a war-torn England into one of Europe's wealthiest nations, employing strategies of thrift and political acumen. This work sheds light on a monarch often overshadowed by his more famous descendants, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, and provides insight into the early Tudor period. Gairdner, known for his expertise in 15th-century history, offers a detailed account of Henry's significant impact on the English monarchy.