Order and Disorder in Early Modern England

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