'Henry VII primarily used propaganda to consolidate his power in the early years of his reign.' Assess the validity of this view.

Yes:

Use of symbolism - Tudor rose, portcullis

Exploitation of marriage and birth of heir - use of Tudor rose and links to King Arthur

Welsh lineage - red dragon of Cadwallader

No:

Marriage to Elizabeth of York

Birth of an heir

Backdating of Battle of Bosworth and subsequent Acts of Attainder

Crowned himself before Parliament was called

Imprisoned/ defeated other claimants to the throne

In conclusion - mostly invalid - supported his actions with propaganda but it was not the primary method he used to consolidate hius power

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