History GCSE
Court politics
What Court politics means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Court politics
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The earls resented losing influence to 'new men' like William Cecil, which was a political motive for the revolt.
Topics that use Court politics
- Option B4: Key topic 2: Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad, 1569–88 - 1 Plots and revolts at home (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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