This part of David Hume’s celebrated History of England carries the narrative from the accession of Henry VII to the reign of Mary, covering the founding and consolidation of the Tudor dynasty. Hume, the great philosopher-historian, brings his clarity and psychological insight to the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Mary.
His account of the early Tudor monarchs traces the rise of royal power, the Reformation, and the dynastic struggles that shaped sixteenth-century England. Hume’s history long stood as the standard work and remains a model of elegant historical prose. This free EPUB download presents this portion of the classic narrative.