A history of the modern British Isles, 1529-1603
Subtitle: the two kingdoms
By: Mark Nicholls.
Series: A history of the modern British Isles
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Oxford, UK; Malden, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 387
Subjects: Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603.; Scotland -- History -- 16th century.
Description: This volume examines the development of two sovereign nations over seventy-four momentous years, from the downfall of Cardinal Wolsey in England and the majority of James V in Scotland to the succession of James's grandson to the throne of England in 1603. The author provides a narrative introduction to sixteenth-century English and Scottish history, focusing on the political and religious developments in both countries while considering also economic, social, cultural and educational change.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-366) and index.