Early Modern England is the first new survey of the Tudor-Stuart period in a quarter century. Written by two leading scholars. Assumes no prior knowledge of British history. Text is broken up with maps, illustrations, and genealogies; includes glossary. Focuses on what political, religious, and constitutional developments meant to ordinary people. Covers relevant events in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Places the Tudor-Stuart period in the context of what happened before and after. Accompanied by the student sourcebook Sources and Debates in English History, 1485-1714 - see http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/0631213910For more information visit http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/earlymodernengland/