England in the Seventeenth Century (University Library)

Back cover: First published as part of the Pelican History of England, Maurice Ashley's book has been long established as a classic, and a central text for students of seventeenth-century English history. The book covers every aspect of English life from the arrival of James I in England up to the death of Queen Anne. The chapters on political history are organized chronologically, interspersed with thematic chapters which analyse change and development in family and social life, literature and the arts, scientific and philosophical ideas, and the growth of the first British Empire. For this edition, Mr. Ashley has updated the text and the bibliography, and added a new chapter on family history.