John Matusiak

Faction, Intrigue and Influence at the Mid-Tudor Court

John Matusiak explains the nature of the power game that raged from 1540 to 1553.

Published February 16 2012

Puissance and Poverty: Henry VIII and the Conquest of France

John Matusiak pricks the imperial pretension of the monarch who came to the throne 500 years ago

Published September 10 2009

Mid-Tudor England: Years of Trauma and Survival

John Matusiak examines whether a common interpretation can survive detailed scrutiny.

Published August 31 2005

Re-Trying the Case for the 'Good Duke'

John Matusiak provides a post-revisionist perspective on Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset.

Published December 1 2004

Answering AS-Level Questions on the Henrician Reformation

John Matusiak explains how to tackle typical questions successfully.

Published September 7 2004

A Lamb in Lion’s Garb: Evolving perspectives on Edward VI

John Matusiak referees the debate about the influence of Henry VIII’s son.

Published March 8 2004

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Lords of the Northern Forest

The Hudson's Bay Company was one of the central forces moulding the development of the vast tracts of land that today are Canada - but as Barry Gough explains here, the circumstances of its launch in 1670 also reveal much about the commercial forces, personalities and rivalries of Restoration England.