Defines the economic history of early modern Britain. This book describes about the basic institutions and relationships of economic life, tracing the process of change, and examining how these changes affected men, women and children at various social levels. It demonstrates the gains and costs of economic change.
Focusing on a small Essex parish, this classic study explores the social dynamics of early modern England against the backdrop of significant economic and social changes from 1525 onwards. It examines how the community adapted to and influenced broader national trends, providing valuable insights into the intricacies of local life and its relationship to larger historical forces. The work has profoundly impacted the understanding of social structures during this transformative period.
This work presents a comprehensive synthesis of recent research across various fields of seventeenth-century English history. It effectively integrates diverse perspectives, offering a cohesive understanding of the period's complexities and pivotal events. The book aims to illuminate the social, political, and cultural dynamics that shaped England during this transformative era, making it an essential resource for historians and enthusiasts alike.
The plague outbreak of 1636 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne was one of the most devastating in English history. As a scrivener Ralph Tailor was responsible for many of the wills and inventories of his fellow citizens. This study looks in detail at its impact on the city through the eyes of a man who stayed as others fled: the scrivener Ralph Tailor.
Two young men growing up with all the problems that young men face. Awkwardness with girls, yet longing for some form of intimate, even sexual contact. Trying to find their place in their family, and with their peers. Nothing remarkable about that except these two young men, both called John, lived centuries apart. One a blacksmith's son around the time of The English Civil War and the other a publican's son shortly after the start of the millennium. Both lived in turbulent times, and their feelings were stirred by stories regaled by visitors to the forge or the pub. Finally, both leave the family home, angry for reasons they couldn't really explain, looking for something but not knowing what that was. They are both caught up in the violence, one as a soldier fighting for Cromwell, the other as a policeman in the riots of 2011. Violence overwhelms them and their lives become a spiral of despair and their only hope seems to be through the love of a woman. But that is not a certainty. History seems to be repeating itself and old certainties disappear. Smile at the mistakes, sadly reflect on the horrors and laugh at the tales. Most of all enjoy the journey.