Criticisms of the idea of the English Renaissance

The notion of calling this period "the Renaissance" is a modern invention, having been popularized by the historian in the nineteenth century. The idea of the Renaissance has come under increased criticism by many cultural historians, and some have contended that the "English Renaissance" has no real tie with the artistic achievements and aims of the northern Italian artists who are closely identified with the Renaissance.

I think that there was no English Renaissance, and that if there had been one, it had "no effect whatsoever".

The word "Renaissance" as an unnecessarily loaded word that implies an unambiguously positive "rebirth" from the supposedly more primitive Middle Ages. Some historians have asked the question "a renaissance for whom?

Actor: English (peoples)
Intention: To manipulate, to conquer
Rule: Architecture spread in European culture
Act: Conquer
Site: Europe
Product: Modern architecture