William Cecil, Ireland, and the Tudor State explores the complex relationship which existed between England and Ireland in the Tudor period, using the long association of William Cecil (1520-1598) with Ireland as a vehicle for historical enquiry. That Cecil, Queen Elizabeth's mo…
Introduction: Thinking about popular culture in early modern England / Matthew Dimmock, Andrew Hadfield and Abigail Shinn -- Key issues. -- Recovering speech acts / Arnold Hunt -- Youth culture / Edel Lamb -- Festivals / Tracy Hill -- Popular reading and writing / Femke Molekamp…
Crime in early modern England, 1550-1750
by Sharpe, J.A
fromThemes in British social history
"Provides a refined analysis of the theoretical foundations which shape the statutory provisions and case law"--Page 4 of cover.
In modern political communities ultimate authority is often thought to reside with 'the people'. This book examines how constitutions act as a delegation of power from 'the people' to expert institutions, and looks at the attendant problems of maintaining the legitimacy of these…
In modern political communities ultimate authority is often thought to reside with 'the people'. This book examines how constitutions act as a delegation of power from 'the people' to expert institutions, and looks at the attendant problems of maintaining the legitimacy of these…