Covering the period from the accession of James I to the death of Queen Anne, this companion provides a magisterial overview of the ‘long' seventeenth century in British history.

• Comprises original contributions by leading scholars of the period
• Gives a magisterial overview of the ‘long' seventeenth century
• Provides a critical reference to historical debates about Stuart Britain
• Offers new insights into the major political, religious and economic changes that occurred during this period
• Includes bibliographical guidance for students and scholars