Stuart England

<p><em>Stuart England</em> 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.<br>Starting with the legacy of Elizabeth I, and ending with the reign of William III and Mary. <em> Stuart England</em> covers all aspects of the monarchy, high and low politics and the culture of the people. Key topics include:<br>* English society and religion<br>* ideas of monarchy and government<br>* finance and parliament<br>* foreign policy<br>With comprehensive questions and analysis, exercises, diagrams and maps,<em>Stuart England</em> provides an excellent and indispensable guide to English history of the seventeenth century.</p> 1 The Stuart inheritance 2 James I, 1603-25 3 Charles I, 1625-9 4 The Personal Rule of Charles I, 1629-40 5 Political conflict, 1640-2 6 Civil War, 1642-6 7 The Search for a Settlement, 1646-9 8 The European context 9 The Republic, 1649-60 10 Charles II, 1660-73 11 Charles II, 1673-85 12 James II, 1685-8 13 Glorious Revolution?, 1688-1701