Was Northumberland's involvement in the Devise because he wanted power?
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- Created on: 06-04-15 19:55
Was Northumberland's involvement in the Devise because he wanted power? |
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EvaluationUltimately, the majority of Tudor politicians in Northumberland's situation would have acted in a similar way. He was faced by a genuine threat to his life and a perceived threat to the souls' of his people. Furthermore, he was likely under the orders of the King who ultimately had supreme authority. Although there is little doubt, Jane's marriage to Guildford was an attempt on Northumberland's behalf to gain power, he merely took advantage of the situation as many contemporary politicians would have done. Despite this, his original intentions were to act according upon the King's wishes and to protect his people and thus history should not judge him too harshly. |
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