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A Short History of Early Modern England

British Literature in Context

Peter C Herman author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:8th Apr '11

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A Short History of Early Modern England presents the historical and cultural information necessary for a richer understanding of English Renaissance literature.

  • Written in a clear and accessible style for an undergraduate level audience
  • Gives an overview of the period’s history as well as an understanding of the historiographic issues
  • Explores key historical and literary events, from the Wars of the Roses to the publication of John Milton’s Paradise Regained
  • Features in depth explanations of key terms and concepts, such as absolutism and the Elizabethan Settlement

"Here is much more of both information and entertainment than one expects from a "short history"! Summing Up: Highly recommended." (Choice, 1 October 2011)

 

 

ISBN: 9781405195607

Dimensions: 236mm x 161mm x 20mm

Weight: 553g

280 pages