When did the middle ages in England end?

In this video will be exploring five theories on when the middle ages in England end with my own personal opinion as the final one.

Sources.

The Economy of England 1450-1750 D.C. Coleman

Historical Atlas of the medieval world, Andrew Jotischky and Caroline Hull

England in the 13th century, Alan Harding

Medieval Britain , Lloyd and Jennifer Laing.

[youngimperialistmkii]

I also learned that the middle ages ended in England with the end of the Wars of the Roses. Your theory is an interesting and thought provoking one.

[TheRigorist]

I wish this stuff got more views, this is some of the highest quality history I have seen on youtube.

[kilry_was_here]

Great video! I agree. Sad about the monasteries and the history lost

[yes_head]

I'd probably go with the idea that it was the coming of the Tudors that marked the transition from Middle Ages to "Renaissance-era" English history (even though that's not accurate either.) I also wouldn't trace the "Middle Ages" as far back, but usually think about it starting with the Plantagenets. Just my two farthings. Anyways, nice to see another video from you.

[renaissanceweeb]

I absolutely love your theory. Defining the medieval period as essentially a period of conflict between Church and State, with the collapse of Western Rome greatly weakening the relative power of Western states relative to the Pope, culminating in the rise of modern states in the early modern period reasserting their he supremacy of the state over the church, reaches broadly across Europe. Many European states were greatly transformed as a result of the weakening if the Papacy relative to the State.

[poto]

As a CK3 player, 1453. As a normal person i have no idea because everytime a new theory came up immediately assumed that was the one. I'm leaning towards Henry the Eighth's death

[brianthesage]

I think Middle Ages in British History ended in 1649, when the Parliamentarians beheaded King Charles I and the Monarchy was abolished. Executed an anointed King is also a sign of challenging a Medieval Dogma. Due to the puritanical rule of the Oliver Cromwell the last traces of feudalism and Medieval Traditions was destroyed . Though King Charles II ruled with a sort of power of an absolute monarchy, he is the first king to practice ruling equally with parliament thus making him the first king of a constitutional monarchy. That is my reason for me to considered 1649 as the End of the English Middle Ages.

[williamjohnson]

While typically I would agree with the Middle Ages on its deathbed in Edward VI’s reign and its final death during the early parts of Elizabeth’s reign, I think this issue shows the arbitrariness of defining eras.

For instance we will say the end of widespread Catholicism in England was the end of the Middle Ages. However, what about France or other kingdoms in Europe? For example France, the Iberian Kingdoms, Germany and Scandinavia? Does the definition for what the Middle Ages constitutes change depending on the locale?

[Sz]

I think the Middle Ages in England end with accession of Edward IV of England either during his first or second reign since he did stabilize the economy and restore the crown power. Edward pretty much a new monarch and a renaissance king.

[Cadence]

Fall of Constantinople. Greek speakers then come to western Europe with their Greek texts influenced the Renaissance, The Reformation and beginnings of humanism. Also broke down the 'silk road' to China and India creating the idea of travelling west to find it ie discovery of the new world. Coincidentally with the completion of the Reconquesta in Portugal and Spain too.

[alexandrub]

13:25 Chalcedonian Chrisianity would be a better descriptor of the faith at the time.

[Monica_Baja]

I always thought the invention of the printing press was the end of the dark/medieval /middle ages.

[justthecoolestdudeyo]

I mean, even declaring a distinct "Ancient", "Middle", and "Modern" age is just as arbitrary as the dates chosen. The year 600 and the year 1300 in what is now the UK are arguably more different than pre- and post- transition between the ages, even though it's all "Middle Ages". Just my thoughts on the matter anyway

[BuckTarbrush]

I cant believe you went to school in the 2010s, your voice has a much more mature quality.

[stephfoxwell]

Traditionally 1485 or oerhaps 1492 or 1500.
But I prefer 1649.
The end of formal Feudalism.

[jimclarke]

It hasn't ended in England they are still in the middle ages.