History: Speaking out against a Tyrant – Challenging the Authority of Henry VIII with Dr Katy Gibbons from University of Portsmouth
November 16 @ 11:10 - 11:55
Dr Katy Gibbons, Principal Lecturer in History at University of Portsmouth, will interactively present Speaking Out Against a Tyrant: Challenging the Authority of Henry VIII.
Tudor society was fundamentally hierarchical, and obedience was a powerful concept for contemporaries. So what happened when a monarch acted in ways that were seen by his subjects as problematic?
This session will explore examples of Henry’s subjects speaking out against royal policy, from rude words spoken to neighbours, to printed polemic and propaganda. In doing so, we will explore the limits to royal authority and the extent to which Henry’s subjects might be seen as a threat to his power.
Lecturer Profile: Dr Katy Gibbons
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, History and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
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