'The book is to be applauded on many levels: it is well written, often fascinating, and illuminating.' - Tatiana C. String, Reformation 'This volume is a welcome addition to the classroom for use by undergraduates and graduates, and provides food for thought for their teachers.' - Linda Levy Peck, George Washington University 'Throughout there are sharp observations, memorable descriptions of portraits, interesting insights, contentious suggestions, and plenty of apt illustrations.' - Kenneth Fincham, Parliamentary History 'Howarth's book provides an abundance of useful insights and information that makes it the best survey currently available.' - R. Malcolm Smuts, Albion 'An invaluable book...a powerful reading of paintings and sculpture as texts of power in early modern England.' - Professor Kevin Sharpe, University of Southampton

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'The book is to be applauded on many levels: it is well written, often fascinating, and illuminating.' - Tatiana C. String, Reformation 'This volume is a welcome addition to the classroom for use by undergraduates and graduates, and provides food for thought for their teachers.' - Linda Levy Peck, George Washington University 'Throughout there are sharp observations, memorable descriptions of portraits, interesting insights, contentious suggestions, and plenty of apt illustrations.' - Kenneth Fincham, Parliamentary History 'Howarth's book provides an abundance of useful insights and information that makes it the best survey currently available.' - R. Malcolm Smuts, Albion 'An invaluable book...a powerful reading of paintings and sculpture as texts of power in early modern England.' - Professor Kevin Sharpe, University of Southampton

• Royal BuildingRoyal PortraitureRoyal PortraitureThe Tomb Collecting PatronageChurch ArchitectureTudor and Stuart Writer.

'The book is to be applauded on many levels: it is well written, often fascinating, and illuminating.' - Tatiana C. String, Reformation 'This volume is a welcome addition to the classroom for use by undergraduates and graduates, and provides food for thought for their teachers.' - Linda Levy Peck, George Washington University 'Throughout there are sharp observations, memorable descriptions of portraits, interesting insights, contentious suggestions, and plenty of apt illustrations.' - Kenneth Fincham, Parliamentary History 'Howarth's book provides an abundance of useful insights and information that makes it the best survey currently available.' - R. Malcolm Smuts, Albion 'An invaluable book...a powerful reading of paintings and sculpture as texts of power in early modern England.' - Professor Kevin Sharpe, University of Southampton

• Royal BuildingRoyal PortraitureRoyal PortraitureThe Tomb Collecting PatronageChurch ArchitectureTudor and Stuart Writer.