Early Modern History - 1500 to 1700

The Oxford History of the Reformation

Peter Marshall

9780192895264
Paperback
July 2022

Oxford Histories

The Oxford History of the Reformation is the story of one of the truly epochal events in world history, and how it helped create the world we live in today

Between Two Worlds: How the English Became Americans

Malcolm Gaskill

9780199672974
Paperback
October 2020

The transatlantic story of how the English settlers of seventeenth century North America became Americans - from the near-calamitous first settlement at Jamestown in 1607 to the drama of the Salem witch trials.

Dynasty: A Very Short Introduction

Jeroen Duindam

9780198809081
Paperback
October 2019

Very Short Introductions

Combining history and anthropology in a global examination of families and power, this book connects medieval kings and queens to contemporary family business empires. Its sweeping overview of five millennia of rulership uncovers recurring predicaments of bloodline succession, and sheds light on divergence and change in dynastic practice.

Machiavelli: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Quentin Skinner

9780198837572
Paperback
July 2019

Very Short Introductions

Quentin Skinner introduces Niccolò Machiavelli, Florentine diplomat, politician, and the writer known for that most infamous Early Modern work, The Prince. He explores Machiavelli's theory of princely virtù, tracing its roots in ancient historians and moralists, and considering its influence on contemporary politics.

The Holy Roman Empire: A Very Short Introduction

Joachim Whaley

9780198748762
Paperback
July 2018

Very Short Introductions

This Very Short Introduction explores the thousand-year history of the Holy Roman Empire, from its origins in 800 as Charlemagne's Frankish kingdom, to its destruction by Napoleon. Throughout, Joachim Whaley analyses the empire's crucial impact and role in the history of European power and politics.

The Habsburg Empire: A Very Short Introduction

Martyn Rady

9780198792963
Paperback
March 2017

Very Short Introductions

The Habsburg Empire reached at various times across most of Europe and the New World. At all the critical moments of European history it is there - confronting Luther, launching the Thirty Years War, repelling the Ottomans, and taking on Napoleon. Martin Rady introduces the fascinating and colourful history of the Habsburgs.

The Tudors: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

John Guy

9780199674725
Paperback
August 2013

Very Short Introductions

In this revised and updated edition of The Tudors: A Very Short Introduction, John Guy offers a compelling and authoritative guide to all aspects of the Tudor period. From politics, religion, and economics, to gender, art, and culture, this is a fascinating exploration of the leaders of the day and the culture of the time.

The Reformation: A Very Short Introduction

Peter Marshall

9780199231317
Paperback
October 2009

Very Short Introductions

The Reformation was a seismic event in European history, and one which changed the medieval world. Much which followed in European history can be traced back to this event. In this Very Short Introduction Peter Marshall seeks to explain the causes and consequences of religious and cultural division and difference in western Christianity.

Northern Renaissance Art

Susie Nash

9780192842695
Paperback
November 2008

Oxford History of Art

The history of northern Renaissance art, from the late 14th to the early 16th century, drawing on a rich range of sources to show how northern European art dominated the visual culture of Europe in this formative period

Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology

Second Edition

Timothy Darvill

9780199534043
Paperback
July 2008

Oxford Quick Reference

The most wide-ranging, comprehensive, and up-to-date dictionary of archaeology available. Over 4,000 entries cover artefacts, techniques, terminology, people, places, and periods. The second edition includes strong coverage of archaeological resource management and archaeological theory. An essential book for amateurs and professionals alike.

Early Modern Europe: An Oxford History

Euan Cameron

9780198207603
Paperback
February 2001

Stuart Britain: A Very Short Introduction

John Morrill

9780192854001
Paperback
August 2000

Very Short Introductions

Tudor England

John Guy

9780192852137
Paperback
January 1990