Research Topic.... A Continuation

I would like to continue my research on the renaissance monarchs and why they are called the "Renaissance" or "new" monarchs. I'm about finished reading The Courtier, I think this will help me focus on how the royal courts my have functioned at the time of the Renaissance. In my research, I've found how these monarchs conducted government, waged wars, create policies, and how they have contributed to the Renaissance (through art, architecture, and literature). These "Renaissance" monarchs were very powerful, so their governments were very centralized and bureaucratic. How are these courts in relation in The Courtier maybe relate to the "Renaissance" Monarchs. I'll welcome any thoughts on the subject. Was this what you were looking for?

PS: Prof. Kilgore, did you receive my emails of my evaluation? I'm not sure if I was supposed to see a response from you via email. Just a little concerned thats all. Getting ready for the flight back from Minnesota.

List of sources:
1. Richardson, Glenn. Renaissance Monarchy. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2002
--This book helped me understand, the personalities of each of the "Renaissance" monarchs. Also on how they shaped up each of their realms in Europe.
2. Guy, John. The Tudor Monarchy. New York : St. Martin's Press, 1997
--The book focused on the Tudor dynasty and it's policies and changes of their realm in England.
Articles:
1. Royal Historical Society: Presidential Address, Tudor Government: The Points of Contact. III. The Court, By G.R. Elton, 1976. (JSTOR Article)
--Background info on Tudor government and the Royal Court.
2. Folger Shakespeare Library: Searching for "Culture" in the English Renaissance, By David Harris Sacks, Shakespeare Quarterly, 1988. (JSTOR Article)
--Court Culture vs. English society...