Short History of Early Modern England: British Literature in Context - Hardcover

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

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