The Plots Against Henry VII

In this episode of Gone Medieval, Matt Lewis interviews historian Nathen Amin about his book, "Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders." They discuss the challenges of researching the Lambert Simnel plot due to limited sources and contradictory information. Amin argues that Henry VII's leniency towards Simnel and Perkin Warbeck was due to his desire for peace and a sense of shared experience as a pawn of others. The conversation explores the international dimensions of the Perkin Warbeck affair, Henry's relationships with European powers, and his shifting attitudes towards potential threats to his throne, particularly the Earl of Warwick. They also touch on Henry's legacy, his financial policies, and his ultimate success in securing the Tudor dynasty. Amin shares insights into the Henry Tudor Society and the upcoming Henry Tudor visitor center in Pembroke.

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Gone Medieval

Introduction to Lambert Simnel and the Challenges of Historical Sources

Henry VII's Lenience and the Emergence of Pretenders

The Significance of Warwick and the International Conspiracy of Perkin Warbeck

Perkin Warbeck as a French-Backed Imposter

Henry VII's Strategies and Judgement of Character

Henry VII's Spy Network and the Loyalty of the English People

Henry VII's Charisma and the Loyalty of York

The End of the Pretenders and the Focus on Warwick

Warwick's Tragedy and Henry VII's Regret

Henry VII's Legacy and Financial Policies

Henry VII's Successes and the Henry Tudor Society

The Renaissance of Henry VII and the Henry Tudor Trust

The Plots Against Henry VII

Gone Medieval

00:00Introduction to Lambert Simnel and the Challenges of Historical Sources

Introduction to Lambert Simnel and the Challenges of Historical Sources

03:54Henry VII's Lenience and the Emergence of Pretenders

Henry VII's Lenience and the Emergence of Pretenders

07:11The Significance of Warwick and the International Conspiracy of Perkin Warbeck

The Significance of Warwick and the International Conspiracy of Perkin Warbeck

10:21Perkin Warbeck as a French-Backed Imposter

Perkin Warbeck as a French-Backed Imposter

13:55Henry VII's Strategies and Judgement of Character

Henry VII's Strategies and Judgement of Character

17:05Henry VII's Spy Network and the Loyalty of the English People

Henry VII's Spy Network and the Loyalty of the English People

20:41Henry VII's Charisma and the Loyalty of York

Henry VII's Charisma and the Loyalty of York

23:53The End of the Pretenders and the Focus on Warwick

The End of the Pretenders and the Focus on Warwick

27:36Warwick's Tragedy and Henry VII's Regret

Warwick's Tragedy and Henry VII's Regret

31:33Henry VII's Legacy and Financial Policies

Henry VII's Legacy and Financial Policies

35:08Henry VII's Successes and the Henry Tudor Society

Henry VII's Successes and the Henry Tudor Society

37:31The Renaissance of Henry VII and the Henry Tudor Trust

The Renaissance of Henry VII and the Henry Tudor Trust