A Brief History of Britain 1485-1660: The Tudor and Stuart Dynasties by Professo

Description: A Brief History of Britain 1485-1660 by Professor Ronald Hutton, Ronald Hutton A fresh look at the Tudors and Stuarts by one of Britains leading historians of the period. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Praise for the author::For anyone researching the subject, this is the book youve been waiting for.Washington PostFrom the death of Richard III on Bosworth Field in 1485 to the execution of Charles I after the Civil Wars of 1642-48, England was transformed by two dynasties. First, the Tudors, who had won the crown on the battlefield, changed both the nature of kingship and the nation itself. England became Protestant and began to establish itself as a trading power; facing down seemingly impossible odds, it defeated its enemies on land and sea. But after a century, Elizabeth I died with no heir and the crown was passed to the Stuarts, who sought to remould the kingdom in their own image. Leading authority on the history of the British Isles in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Ronald Hutton brilliantly recreates the political landscape of this early modern period and shows how the modern nation was forged in these febrile, transformative years. Combining skilful pen portraits of the leading figures of the day with descriptions of its culture, economics and vivid accounts of everyday life, Hutton provides telling insights into this critical period on Britains national history. This the second book in the landmark four-volume Brief History of Britain which brings together leading historians to tell Britains story, from the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the present day. Combining the latest research with accessible and entertaining story-telling, the series is the ideal introduction for students and general readers. Notes Subtitled, The Tudor & Stuart Dynasties. The first in a new 4-volume series, edited by the highly regarded historian Jeremy Black, which recreates the political landscape, revealing insights into this key period of history. With b/w illustrations. Author Biography Professor Ronald Hutton graduated from first Cambridge then Oxford, where he held a fellowship at Magdalen College, before moving to the University of Bristol. He is a leading authority on the history of the British Isles in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well as on ancient and medieval paganism and magic, and on the global context of witchcraft beliefs. He is the author of the definitive The Pagans: A History as well as The Rise and Fall of Merry England, The Restoration and a biography of Charles II. Promotional The second title in the new four volume Brief History of Britain series - a new look at the Tudors and Stuarts by one of Britains leading historians. Long Description Praise for the author:: For anyone researching the subject, this is the book youve been waiting for. Washington Post From the death of Richard III on Bosworth Field in 1485 to the execution of Charles I after the Civil Wars of 1642-48, England was transformed by two dynasties.First, the Tudors, who had won the crown on the battlefield, changed both the nature of kingship and the nation itself. England became Protestant and began to establish itself as a trading power; facing down seemingly impossible odds, it defeated its enemies on land and sea. But after a century, Elizabeth I died with no heir and the crown was passed to the Stuarts, who sought to remould the kingdom in their own image.Leading authority on the history of the British Isles in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Ronald Hutton brilliantly recreates the political landscape of this early modern period and shows how the modern nation was forged in these febrile, transformative years. Combining skilful pen portraits of the leading figures of the day with descriptions of its culture, economics and vivid accounts of everyday life, Hutton provides telling insights into this critical period on Britains national history.This the second book in the landmark four-volume Brief History of Britain which brings together leading historians to tell Britains story, from the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the present day. Combining the latest research with accessible and entertaining story-telling, the series is the ideal introduction for students and general readers. Promotional "Headline" A fresh look at the Tudors and Stuarts by one of Britains leading historians of the period. Details ISBN1845297040 ISBN-10 1845297040 ISBN-13 9781845297046 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Robinson Publishing Subtitle The Tudor and Stuart Dynasties Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 941.05 Illustrations 8pp B&w plates Pages 352 Year 2011 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Publication Date 2011-06-23 Short Title A Brief History of Britain 1485-1660 Language English Author Ronald Hutton UK Release Date 2011-06-23 Series Brief Histories Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-06-22 AU Release Date 2011-06-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:21392325;

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