1. The Rebellions of 1549 and Royal Authority
Yet, the authority of the Tudor monarchs was never endangered for none were ever abdicated or assassinated. ... If they had been unable to be controlled then they may have posed a much more significant threat. ... There was a misunderstanding between the authorities and the common people, who were seen to be a 'many headed monster'- stupid and irrational. ... Moreover, as well as the Western and Kett's there were many other smaller scale rebellions across 9 different counties such as Sussex, Yorkshire and Berkshire. ... There were no members of the rebellions with significant a...
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