History of the Modern British Isles 1529-1603 - the Two Kingdoms (Hardcover)

A History of the Modern British Isles examines the development of 2 sovereign nations over 74 momentous years. This introduction to English and Scottish sixteenth-century history, focuses on the political and religious developments in both countries, but also considers economic, social, cultural, and educational change.

It explores the common issues of the tensions between center and periphery, the relationship between monarch and subject, the development of bureaucracies and "reformed religion", and shifting attitudes towards Ireland. The history also provides reflections on the reliability of historical evidence to help the reader develop skills of judgement and evaluation.