B Coward

Broschiertes Buch

A Companion to Stuart Britain

Beschreibung

Covering the period from the accession of James I to the death of Queen Anne, this companion provides a magisterial overview of the 'long seventeenth century in British history.

Comprises original contributions by leading scholars of the period
Gives a magisterial overview of the 'long seventeenth century
Provides a critical reference to historical debates about Stuart Britain
Offers new insights into the major political, religious and economic changes that occurred during this period
Includes bibliographical guidance for students and scholars

Autor

Barry Coward is Reader in History at Birkbeck College, London. His previous publications include The Stanleys, Lords Stanley and Earls of Derby: The Origins, Wealth and Power of a Landowning Family, 1385-1672 (1983), Oliver Cromwell (1991), The Stuart Age: England 1603-1714 (second edition, 1994) and, with Christopher Durston, The English Revolution: A Sourcebook (1997). He is the President of the Cromwell Association.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 592
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 245mm x 173mm x 38mm
• Gewicht: 996g
• ISBN-13: 9781405189989
• ISBN-10: 1405189983
• Artikelnr.: 25065710

Rezensionen

"This book is state-of-the-art. It is outstanding in offering a reliable, accurate, concise and up-to-date guide to the best recent work on all the key topics in 17th century British history." BBC History Magazine

"Historians needing a succinct introduction to the historical context will find sure guidance in the three sections on political, religious and military affairs." Northern History

"As a series of review articles summarizing and analysing recent developments in the field this book stands unrivalled." Andrew J. Hopper, University of Birmingham