A Companion to Stuart Britain

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