Stuart England / Angus Stroud.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stroud, Angus, 1966-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History.

Great Britain--History--Stuarts, 1603-1714.

Great Britain.

Great Britain--History--Stuarts, 1603-1714--Examinations--Study guides.

Great Britain--History--Stuarts, 1603-1714--Problems, exercises, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (233 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Stuart England is an invaluable introduction to the political, religious and social history of seventeenth-century England. It provides a wide-ranging and lively account of core events, drawing on both contemporary sources and the latest interpretations by modern historians.Starting with the legacy of Elizabeth I, and ending with the reign of William III and Mary. Stuart England covers all aspects of the monarchy, high and low politics and the culture of the people. Key topics include:* English society and religion* ideas of monarchy and government* finance a

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; The Stuart inheritance; James I, 1603 25; Charles I, 1625 9; The Personal Rule of Charles I, 1629 40; Political conflict, 1640 2; Civil war, 1642 6; The search for a settlement, 1646 9; The European context; The Republic, 1649 60; Charles II, 1660 73; Charles II, 1673 85; James II, 1685 8; Glorious Revolution?, 1688 1701; Conclusion; Appendix: Notes on authors of documents; Glossary; Guide to further reading; Subject index; Name index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-215) and indexes.

ISBN:

1-84165-105-2

1-134-62465-4

1-134-62464-6

0-203-06701-0

0-203-25530-5

1-280-33042-2

9780203067017

OCLC:

57067668