Stuart England

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Routledge, 31 janv. 2002 - 240 pages

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 and parliament
* foreign policy
With comprehensive questions and analysis, exercises, diagrams and maps,Stuart England provides an excellent and indispensable guide to English history of the seventeenth century.

 

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Document analysis
3
James I 160325
24
Charles I 16259
46
The Personal Rule of Charles I 162940
55
Political conflict 16402
75
Civil war 16426
89
The search for a settlement 16469
108
The European context
121
Charles II 166073
152
Charles II 167385
168
James II 16858
180
Glorious Revolution? 16881701
195
Conclusion
205
Guide to further reading
213
Name index
219
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