This text provides a critical overview of the new social history of politics in early modern England. It examines the shifting place of popular politics within
Early modern England was marked by profound changes in economy, society, politics and religion. It is widely believed that the poverty and discontent which thes
What have maypoles, charivari processions, and stoolball matches to do with the English Civil War? A great deal, argues David Underdown. Using three western cou
The Ashgate Research Companion to Popular Culture in Early Modern England is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary examination of current research on popular cultu
What do maypoles, charivari processions, and stoolball matches have to do with the English civil war? A great deal, argues Underdown in this provocative reinter