stuarts, 1603-1714

This history book describes the more gruesome side of the Stuart period. It tells why some Stuarts ate toads, snails and fleas, which king picked his nose and never washed his hands, and who wore fish on their feet. Facts about the revolting Roundheads and ghastly Guy Fawkes are given.

Using quotes and illustrations from contemporary sources, describes the physical, economic, political, and social structure and day-to-day life in the cities and towns of sixteenth and seventeenth century England.

Drawings and text introduce the history of costume, tracing the major fashion developments of the period. Includes a glossary and a list of places to visit.

Contains articles that explore ten of the most significant events in the history of Great Britain from 1066 to 1714, each with a factual description of the event, an interpretative essay, a selected bibliography, and an illustration. Includes a glossary, a time line, and other resources.

Presents color illustrations and topical text on a wide variety of aspects of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries in England, during the Tudor and Stuart monarchies. Covers daily life, subjects such as medicine and art, and key events in history.

Presents an account of the first great transit of people from Britain, Europe, and Africa to British North America.

Presents stories of historical characters and events that contributed to the shaping of England from 1387 to 1689.

Traces the transformation that occurred in England over the course of the seventeenth century in all areas of life, including economics, science, the arts, religion, and politics, moving the country from the status of a second-class power to world leader.