Covering the period from the accession of James I to the death of Queen Anne, this companion provides a magisterial overview of the ‘long' seventeenth century in British history. - Comprises original contributions by leading scholars of the period - Gives a magisterial overview of the ‘long' seventeenth century - Provides a critical reference to historical debates about Stuart Britain - Offers new insights into the major political, religious and economic changes that occurred during this period