This controversial study takes the provocative line that the French monarchy was a complete success. James turns the idea of royal ‘absolutism’ on its head

Interest in the history of violence has increased dramatically over the last ten years and recent studies have demonstrated the productive potential for further

Interest in the history of violence has increased dramatically over the last ten years and recent studies have demonstrated the productive potential for further

In 1603, the beginning of the Stuart reign, painting was of minor importance at the English court, where the elaborately designed masques of Inigo Jones served

alike." --Book Jacket.