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The Stuart Age is an accessible introduction to England´s century of civil war and revolution. The fifth edition has been updated to reflect new work and changing trends in research on the Stuart Age. It expands on key areas including the early Stuart economic, religious and social context; key events and debates surrounding the English Civil War; colonial expansion, foreign policy and overseas wars throughout the Stuart period; and significant developments in Scotland and Ireland. A new opening chapter provides an overview of current historiographical trends in Stuart history. A long-standing favourite of lecturers and students, this is essential reading for those studying Stuart Britain.

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