A Short History of Early Modern England presents the historical and cultural information necessary for a richer understanding of English Renaissance literature.

Written in a clear and accessible style for an undergraduate level audience
Gives an overview of the period's history as well as an understanding of the historiographic issues
Explores key historical and literary events, from the Wars of the Roses to the publication of John Milton's Paradise Regained
Features in depth explanations of key terms and concepts, such as absolutism and the Elizabethan Settlement