Just compiling my history notes...
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annissamazing"By the end of his reign, Henry VII was taking in over 100,000 pounds per year, which was an astounding amount. This made his kingdom very stable. He was using older systems that were already in place, but had not been used as effectively as they could have been. His collection of taxes, fines, and fees were much more rigorous than previous kings. He also does not engage in warfare."
If only there was a way to apply lessons from history to modern day troubles...
If only there was a way to apply lessons from history to modern day troubles...
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Date: 2011-10-13 09:43 pm (UTC)True. But the populace didn't like him very much because he took all their money and never spent any! Still, his son soon saw to that and emptied the nation's coffers ;)
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Date: 2011-10-14 12:15 pm (UTC)One of my favorite bits about Henry VII's reign was the fact he tried to start a war with France and through negotiation ended up getting 5,000 pounds per year from them instead. That's good kinging!