A Companion to Stuart Britain

ISBN-13: 9781405189989 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 590 str.

Opis

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

Recenzje

"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

Spis treści

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

O autorze

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.

Blurb

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.