A short history of early modern England : British literature in context /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Herman, Peter C., 1958-
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: Wiley InterScience (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
• Θέματα: 1485 - 1714; English literature > Early modern, 1500-1700.; LITERARY CRITICISM > European > English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.; English literature > Early modern.; Englisch.; Literatur.; Zeithintergrund.; Great Britain > History > Tudors, 1485-1603.; Great Britain > History > Stuarts, 1603-1714.; Great Britain.; Electronic books.; History.

 "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 "--   Provided by publisher. 

 Front Matter -- An Overview of Early Modern England -- The Back-Story of the Tudor Dynasty: From Richard II to Henry VII -- Henry VII, Henry VIII, and the Henrician Era (1509₆47) -- Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey, and Mary I (1547₆53) -- The Elizabethan Era (1558₆1603) -- The Reign of King James VI/I (1603₆25) -- Charles I (1625₆42): From Accession to the Beginning of the Civil Wars -- The Civil Wars, the Commonwealth, and the Early Restoration (1642₆71) -- Index.