‘ The desire to increase his international prestige was the most important thing to Henry VII’
Assess the validity of this view. Essay planning.
Introduction- Explain what prestige is. Who is involved? Factors? What would the Prestige
lead to?
Prestige
P- Prestige was somewhat important to Henry but it
was clearly not his main aim.
E-Perkin warbeck imposture- went around trying to
gain alliance+ claimed to be Richard Duke of York.
A- Henry VII wanted everyone to remember him
C- was not as important as security because he
cared less about respect and was very ruthless to
gain Finance/trade.
E- Henry’s focus on other goals such as security will
help him gain Prestige as a result.
Security
P- Security can be seen as significant because…..
E-Treaty of Etaples- Perkin Warbeck no longer a
threat + French Pension 50,000 crowns but England
had to accept French control over Brittany.
A- Henry secure alliance with France + gained
another way to earn extraordinary revenue.
C-was only important because of Perkin Warbeck
gaining support across Europe
Assess the validity of this view. Essay planning.
Introduction- Explain what prestige is. Who is involved? Factors? What would the Prestige
lead to?
Prestige
P- Prestige was somewhat important to Henry but it
was clearly not his main aim.
E-Perkin warbeck imposture- went around trying to
gain alliance+ claimed to be Richard Duke of York.
A- Henry VII wanted everyone to remember him
C- was not as important as security because he
cared less about respect and was very ruthless to
gain Finance/trade.
E- Henry’s focus on other goals such as security will
help him gain Prestige as a result.
Security
P- Security can be seen as significant because…..
E-Treaty of Etaples- Perkin Warbeck no longer a
threat + French Pension 50,000 crowns but England
had to accept French control over Brittany.
A- Henry secure alliance with France + gained
another way to earn extraordinary revenue.
C-was only important because of Perkin Warbeck
gaining support across Europe
