Order and Disorder in Early Modern England by Anthony Fletcher

Order and Disorder in Early Modern England by Anthony Fletcher

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This book attempts both to take stock of directions in the field and to suggest alternative perspectives on some central aspects of the period.

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Order and Disorder in Early Modern England by Anthony Fletcher

The social history of early modern England has become a lively area of publication and debate. This volume attempts both to take stock of distinct directions in the field and to suggest fresh perspectives on some central aspects of the period. The distinguished contributors bring to bear upon the theme of order and disorder their diversity of experience in the writing of political, religious, social and economic history. They treat a number of problems in depth, and the result is a series of tr
'Any volume which contains work by Clifford Davies, John Morrill, John Walter, Clive Holmes, David Underdown, Margaret Spufford and the editors, all writing at peak performance ! has got to be a landmark' Ronald Hutton, History Today 'This is an extremely valuable collection. It is perhaps more suited to an undergraduate than to a school market, but the abler university entrance candidates will profit from pitting their wits against those of Morrill and Walter and of Supfford.' Conrad Russell, The Times Educational Supplement '! the contributors to Order and Disorder in Early Modern England have added greatly to our appreciation of the issues involved ! while the introduction is a strong one, providing an overview which will be of great use to those coming fresh to the subject.' J. A. Sharpe, The Times Literary Supplement
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ISBN 13 9780521349321
ISBN 10 052134932X
Title Order and Disorder in Early Modern England
Author Anthony Fletcher
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 1987-06-04
Number of pages 264
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