1910–1911
Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
REFORMATION (1497-1528) The last twelve years of the reign of Henry VII. present in most respects a complete contrast to the earlier period, 1485-1497. There were no more rebellions, and — as we have already seen — no more plots that caused any serious danger. Nor did the king indulge his unruly subjects in foreign wars, though he was constantly engaged in negotiations with France, Scotland, Spain and the emperor, which from time to time took awkward turns. But Henry was determined to win all that he could by diplo…
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- Vol. 9, pp. 525-525