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To what extent was Northumberland more successful in solving mid Tudor political problems than Somerset?
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Emma Miller To what extent was Northumberland more successful in solving mid Tudor political problems than Somerset? The first major political problem during mid Tudor period was the issue of foreign policy. Somerset continued the war for the sake of the national prestige and to retain the support of a large section of the elites, however this plunged the country further into debt, Somerset's idea to raise taxes to finance the war was unpopular with the elites and other taxpayers. However, when Northumberland came to power in 1550, his confidence and ability militarily was evident in his foreign policy. Northumberland realised the huge financial drain Somerset's Garrisons Policy was proving, and removed English troops from Scotland. The war situation in France had deteriorated because the French taking advantage of England's domestic problems, had declared open warfare in August 1549. Although many of the elites were eager to continue hostilities, Paget and other...
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