Henry Viii 9 ; Foreign Policy essay

Question 1

where the main aims of fp?

Answer 1

• Glory on foreign soil
• Being recognised in europe as renaissance king
• Keep relations with France and Scotland under control
• A lot of foreign policy focused on France

Question 2

successes of foreign policy?

Answer 2

• treaty of London, Henry and Woolsey viewed as peace keepers of Europe (short term)
• in the first French wars (1512-14) Henry won the battle of the spurs in 1513, captured territory (Therouanne and Tournal)
• break with Rome was a bold, daring and successful assertion of his imperial ambitions