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.

"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

• 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

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.

"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

• 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

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.

"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

• 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