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Download or read book A Short History of Early Modern England written by Peter C. Herman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Short History of Early Modern England presents the historical and cultural information necessary for a richer understanding of English Renaissance literature. Written in a clear and accessible style for an undergraduate level audience Gives an overview of the period’s history as well as an understanding of the historiographic issues Explores key historical and literary events, from the Wars of the Roses to the publication of John Milton’s Paradise Regained Features in depth explanations of key terms and concepts, such as absolutism and the Elizabethan Settlement