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| Summary: | "The English Renaissance produced some of the greatest literary works the world has ever known, from the Faerie Queene and Paradise Lost to Hamlet and Macbeth. A Short History of Early Modern England presents the historical and cultural information necessary for a richer appreciation and deeper understanding of the literature produced in this period. Following an overview of England's political and social structures, subsequent chapters explore key historical and literary events, from the Wars of the Roses to the publication of John Milton's Paradise Regained and Samson Agonistes, with particular attention to the major political and religious developments throughout this transformative era."--Publisher description.
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| Physical Description: | xvii, 262 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| ISBN: | 9781405195591 (pbk.)
1405195592 (pbk.)
9781405195607 (hardback)
1405195606 (hardback) |
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