Historians views on Cromwell
Elton - Revolution in government

the structure and organisation of government, 'Administrative revolution' . Major part was the reorganisation of the financial departments and of the Privy council. Result being government by the king becoming government under the king.
The role of parliament and the scope and authority of statute law. The essential ingredient of Tudor revolution was concept of national sovereignty and the creation of a sovereign law making parliament. In using Parliament to enforce the reformation the crown was emphasising that nothing lay outside of parliamentary statute. King and Parliament became King in parliament
The relationship between church and state. The royal supremacy has initiated a 'jurisdictional revolution' in the relationship between church and state. Independence of church no longer a thing, balance and power of Church and State had tipped firmly in favour of the later. Church and state became church in state.
Extension of royal authority into the regions. By bringing the outlying regions of the kingdom under control of the central government Cromwell was aiming to creater a nation that was a jurisdictional entity. Gave more authority and purpose to the council of the North and reformed government of Wales by empowering the Council of Wales and Marches. Although shortlived, he also set up a council of the West. Result was fragmented polity replaced by a unitary state

	Created by Callum Mackenzie over 10 years ago

(History) Note on Government, 1536-53 (Pt. 1 - Henry and Cromwell), created by Callum Mackenzie on 21/04/2014.