A Companion to Stuart Britain [Hardcover]

• 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

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, Arlã+