Royal finances
What Royal finances means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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The money available to the king, strained by the castle's construction, which cost an estimated £12,000, roughly double what Richard spent on all his castles in England combined.
A tendency towards extravagance rapidly depleted the royal finances, despite the full treasury Henry inherited from his father.
Topics that use Royal finances
- Option B2: Key topic 2: Involvements overseas, 1189–1204 - 4 Richard, John and the loss of Normandy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Option B3: Key topic 1: Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29 - 1 Henry VIII, Renaissance Prince (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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