Crowds and Popular Politics in Early Modern England

by John Walter and John A. Walter

Book Overview

Early modern England was marked by profound changes in economy, society, politics and religion. It is widely believed that the poverty and discontent which these changes often caused resulted in major rebellion and frequent 'riots'. Whereas the politics of the people have often been described as a 'many-headed monster'; spasmodic and violent, and the only means by which the people could gain expression in a highly hierarchical society and a state...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0719082811
• ISBN13: 9780719082818
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"