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