Synopses & Reviews
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.
The Companion’s chapters, each written by a leading expert, guide readers through the maze of scholarly debates about Stuart Britain. They offer new insights into the enormous changes that occurred during this time; not only the Civil War and the establishment of a Protectorate, but also the intense intellectual and religious ferment and economic transformations of the era. They also set out issues currently of interest to historians, such as the rise of the fiscal state in Britain, and interactions between an integrated England and Wales and the separate kingdoms of Scotland and Ireland.
The volume will be of interest to academics and students wishing to keep up to date with new thinking on the period, but is also accessible enough to be enjoyed by a broader readership.
Review
"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
Synopsis
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
Synopsis
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.
- Comprizes original contributions by leading scholars of seventeenth-century British history.
- 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.
- Sets out issues currently of interest to historians.
- Includes bibliographical guidance for students and general readers.
About the Author
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
Table of Contents
List of Plates.
Notes on Contributors.
Introduction: Barry Coward (Birbeck College, University of London).
Part I: Stuart Britain and the Wider World:.
1. The Multiple Kingdoms of Britain and Ireland: The ‘British Problem’: Allan I. MacInnes (University of Aberdeen).
2. The Making of Great Britain and Ireland: Toby Barnard (Hertford College, University of Oxford).
3. Asia, the Atlantic and the Subjects of the British Monarchy: Nicholas Canny (National University of Ireland, Galway).
Part II: The Changing Face of Stuart Britain:.
4. The Rise of the Fiscal State: Michael J Braddick (University of Sheffield).
5. The Press and Popular Political Opinion: Ian Atherton (University of Keele).
6. Gender Relations: Elizabeth Foyster (University of Dundee).
7. Crime and Popular Protest: Steve Hindle (University of Warwick).
8. Economic and Urban Development: Craig Muldrew (University of Cambridge).
9. Literature and History: Thomas N. Corns (University of Wales, Bangor).
10. Art, Architecture and Politics: Tim Wilks (Southampton Institute).
11. Scientific Change: Its Setting and Stimuli: Michael Hunter (Birbeck College, London).
Part III: Stuart Britain 1603–1642:.
12. Politics in Early Stuart Britain, 1603–1640: David L. Smith (University of Cambridge).
13. Religion in Early Stuart Britain 1603–1642: Tom Webster (University of Edinburgh).
14. Political Thought in Early Stuart Britain: Malcolm Smuts (University of Massachusetts, Boston).
15. The Outbreak of the Civil Wars in the Three Kingdoms: Jason Peacey (The History of Parliament Trust).
Part IV: Stuart Britain 1642–1660:.
16. The Wars of the Three Kingdoms, 1642–1649: David Scott (The History of Parliament Trust).
17. Unkingship, 1649–1660: Sean Kelsey (Late of King’s College, London).
18. Religion 1640–1660: Ann Hughes (University of Keele).
19. Political Thought During the English Revolution: J. C. Davis (University of East Anglia).
Part V: Stuart Britain 1660–1714:.
20. Politics in Restoration Britain: John Miller (Queen Mary, University of London).
21. Religion in Restoration England: John Spurr (University of Swansea).
22. The Revolution of 1688–1689: Colin Brooks (University of Sussex).
23. Politics after the Glorious Revolution: Mark Knights (University of East Anglia).
24. Political Thinking between Restoration and Hanoverian Succession: Justin Champion (Royal Holloway, University of London).
Bibliography.
Index