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Follow the dramatic story of the Throckmortons, a Catholic family navigating power, faith and danger in Tudor England, as religious change placed loyalty and lives at risk.
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The Throckmortons of Coughton Court: A Family on the Knife-edge of History
<p>The Throckmortons were a powerful Catholic family navigating the dangers of Tudor England. This course explores their rise from minor gentry to the heart of political intrigue, and the risks they
...The Throckmortons were a powerful Catholic family navigating the dangers of Tudor England. This course explores their rise from minor gentry to the heart of political intrigue, and the risks they faced during the Reformation. We examine loyalty, faith and survival in a period when religious identity could mean imprisonment or death, offering insight into how large historical forces played out within one remarkable family.
DELIVERY MODE
- Face-to-Face
SUGGESTED READING
- Jade Scott, Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots
COURSE OUTLINE
- While largely unknown, the Throckmorton family was heavily involved in some of the most momentous events in English history.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Tell friends about this fascinating family!
Michael Box
BSc, PhD
Michael has 30 years teaching University Physics at UNSW, with a special interest in Atmospheric Science and has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, mostly in this field. He is the co-author of...