History GCSE
Foreign policy and war
What Foreign policy and war means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Foreign policy and war
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A primary aim as monarch was to establish himself as a glorious warrior king through military victories, particularly against France.
Topics that use Foreign policy and war
- Option B3: Key topic 1: Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29 - 1 Henry VIII, Renaissance Prince (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Continuity and change
- Delegation of power
- Monarchy and power
- Monarchy and succession
- Royal finances
- Social hierarchy
- Tudor government
- Divine Right
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