Episode 73: Possession, Power and Checkmate
The History of English Podcast
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Henry's Governance, Money, and Marriage Alliances
This chapter covers Henry's governance of England, his effectiveness as a tax collector, and his wealth accumulation. It also discusses an incident where Henry punished counterfeiters of his coinage and his need for money to fund wars and marriage alliances. The chapter concludes with Henry's daughter's marriage to the Holy Roman Emperor and the dowry he had to pay.
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