Society, Politics and Culture Studies in Early Modern England |
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| Author:
| James, Mervyn Evans |
| Series title: | Past and Present Publications |
| ISBN: | 978-1-139-23969-1 |
| Publication Date: | May 2012 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
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Book Description:
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In a number of related case-studies, this book traces the social political, and cultural factors making for conformity and obedience, and those promoting dissidence and revolt in sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century England. The essays explore the significance of the concept of honour in forming the mentality of the ruling elites, the role of region, humanism, and law in promoting social and political solidarity, and the influences at work in the changing styles of political action...
More DescriptionIn a number of related case-studies, this book traces the social political, and cultural factors making for conformity and obedience, and those promoting dissidence and revolt in sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century England. The essays explore the significance of the concept of honour in forming the mentality of the ruling elites, the role of region, humanism, and law in promoting social and political solidarity, and the influences at work in the changing styles of political action as illustrated by the careers of four magnates.