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Military affairs occupied a very significant place during Henry VIII's reign, with English armies seeing action against two main enemies: the French and the Scots, of which France was undoubtedly viewed as the principal foe. Henry nursed grandiose ambitions to be acclaimed as the arbiter of European politics, and whilst intervention in European affairs did not necessarily dictate a policy of hostility towards France; England was invariably to be found in league with her enemies in time of war. This absorbing text by Paul Cornish deals with the history, uniforms and equipment of King Henry VIII's army.
Economics: An Introduction Part I: Overview and Microeconomics Part II: Macroeconomics and Conclusion An Audio Economics Course Taught by Timothy Taylor, University of Minnesota Published by The Teaching Company 20 Lectures
Reviewed by David S. Dahl Public Affairs Economist Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis