The Restoration of Strong Government under Henry VIIHenry VII's relations with the nobility are controversial, but opinions on his success are subjective. When discussing degrees of success, there must be criteria by which the subject can be judged. In this case, the “restoration of strong government” can be measured by a careful study of what Henry VII set out to achieve and whether he achieved his goals. He appreciated the importance of the nobility in local governance and did not want to "crush" them, but simply control them. and limit their power, preventing rebellion and civil war. This essay examines Henry's level of success in implementing his methods. I agree to some extent that the nobility was the main cause for the establishment of a strong government, but there are other reasons for the restoration of a strong government, which are also reasons key causes. In the aftermath of the Wars of the Roses, Henry was aware that an understanding with the nobility was vital for stability and security. Limiting their numbers helped achieve this. In medieval England, a rigid social hierarchy formed the basis of the system of governance. However, during the civil wars, the nobility took the law into their own hands "acting as quasi-kings in their own localities". This seriously undermined the monarchy. To prevent this problem from resurfacing, Henry VII limited the number of peerage families by not creating many new nobles. For example, Edward IV created a total of nine earls, two viscounts and thirteen barons, as well as awards of dukedoms to his existing peers. Henry VII created one earl and five barons, promoting his uncle, Jasper Tudor, to earl o...... middle of paper ...... ority, Henry managed to control the influence of the nobility without provoking any resentment. Henry succeeded by controlling the nobility by creating a few new peerages, thus limiting their numbers. He also firmly enforced the laws against livery and maintenance, without fear or favor. During the last years of his reign, when due to Arthur's death he felt insecure; Henry began to use the bond and recognizance system in a brutal way. This led to a violent reaction from the nobility after his death. Despite his harshness, Henry still made good use of the nobility to help him govern locally and nationally and they were also an important presence on the Royal Council. Early Tudor England was a society that believed in good government from above and in ensuring this to his subjects, Henry's nobility played a key role..