The Sixteenth Century 1485-1603

This volume provides a sophisticated yet accessible account of the transformation of the British Isles in the sixteenth century. Six thematic chapters explore the changes in the English monarchical polity, ranging widely to consider the new relationships between the different parts of the British Isles and the establishment of a national, royal, and protestant church. Separate chapters consider Britain's overseas role; the economy and society; and the literary and cultural development in this period which felt the impact of the English Bible and Shakespeare.

List of contents

• Introduction


• Economy and society


• The limits of power: the English crown and the British Isles


• The Change of Religion


• Monarchy and Counsel: Models of the State


• The Renaissance in Britain


• Britain, Europe, and the world


• Conclusion


• Further Reading


• Chronology


• Glossary


• Maps


• Index

About the author

Patrick Collinson is Regius Professor of Modern History, Emeritus, in the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of Trinity College. He prevously held chairs at the Universities of Sydney, Kent at Canterbury, and Sheffield. He is a fellow of the British Academy and of the Australian Academy of Humanities. He is the author of numerous books and articles on sixteenth-century Britain, including 'The Elizabethan Puritan Movement' (OUP, 1990) and 'Elizabethan Essays' (1994).

Summary

This volume explores the transformation of the British Isles in the 16th century. England was a governed monarchy, but its authority was not enforced beyond the more developed South-East and Midlands and was exerised indirectly in Wales and Ireland, while Scotland was an independent monarchy.

Additional text

A very clear summary which provides an excellent overview and context for more detailed work. G. C. F. Forster, Senior Fellow in History, University of Leeds

Product details

• Authors: Patrick Collinson
• Assisted by: Patrick Collinson (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.12.2001
• EAN: 9780198207665
• ISBN: 978-0-19-820766-5
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 17 mm
• Series: Short Oxford History of the British Isles; Shot Oxford History of the British Isles; Short Oxford History of the Br; Short Oxford History of the British Isles
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Non-fiction book; European History, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Stuart Era (1603-1714), British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, British Isles, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, Designed / suitable for A and AS Level (England and Wales), Designed / suitable for A & AS Level, For advanced / upper secondary education