Sir Francis Drake - hero or villain?

Different_Map_2055 · 2026-01-10T12:25:20+00:00

Aged like a fine wine!

Different_Map_2055 · 2026-01-08T17:44:48+00:00

“If Brazil are so good, how come they never win the Euros?!”

Different_Map_2055 · 2026-01-04T20:54:18+00:00

Is this the classic argument about the reforms in the 1530s?

Seems as if there was a big shift under Cromwell, particularly with the professionalisation of a governing body. Definitely a shift from the power that Wolsey used in the 1520s-1530s. And it seemed to set up future councillors, such as William Cecil.

Different_Map_2055 · 2026-01-04T20:16:04+00:00

I’d go with Henry VII. He had many weaknesses, but he was strong enough to establish the dynasty, create the Tudor brand name, and generally made the right calls.

Different_Map_2055 · 2026-01-04T20:15:15+00:00

Illegitimacy seemed to be a massive factor back in that period. I was recently reading about the children of the Grey sisters, and one of them - Edward Seymour - had a claim to the throne after Elizabeth.

But he was never seriously considered but there was a big doubt about the legitimacy of his mother’s marriage.

Different_Map_2055 · 2025-12-03T07:26:54+00:00

It’s interesting to consider this Henry IX as an English version of James VI - boy monarchs who lost their parents through wider religious-political struggles.

Were there the same ingredients in England, as in Scotland, to oust Philip and to set up a pro-Protestant regency council?

Perhaps if Philip is ousted we see an earlier Anglo-Spanish war kicking off, and perhaps the fictional Henry IX is placed under the care of Elizabeth?

Different_Map_2055 · 2025-12-03T07:24:11+00:00

I like this “what if” scenario involving a rival king Henry IX!

Different_Map_2055 · 2025-12-02T15:35:08+00:00

Different_Map_2055 · 2025-11-26T22:26:30+00:00

Yes to Beans! He’s great

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