The Routledge Companion to the Stuart Age, 1603- 1714 Routledge Companions to History

This second edition of a popular Routledge Companions to History title has been fully revised and brought up to date and presents a wide range of essential information on the Stuart age in one handy reference tool.

Covering the period from the reign of James I to that of Queen Anne, The Routledge Companion to the Stuart Age presents mini biographies of key figures in the period and now includes:

* over twenty new biographies
* new entries on women, writers, artists, architects and scientists
* revised bibliographic guide
* a brand new overview of the latest books and articles.

User-friendly and easy to follow, the book is set out in sections and chronologically examines:

* political and military events
* religious changes and cultural developments
* foreign policy
* trade and colonies
* relations with Scotland and Ireland

With sections also presenting lists of the major offices of state, and a glossary of constitutional, political and religious terms, this is a major reference resource from which students of this historical period will benefit immensely.