Table of Contents

Table of documents; Preface to the second edition; Acknowledgments; List of abbreviations; Introduction; Book I: The Ancient Constitution, 1603–40: 1. The monarchy; 2. Parliament; 3. Judiciary; 4. The established church; Book II. The Era of Experiment, 1640–60: 5. The breakdown, 1640–2; 6. The Puritan failure, 1641–8; 7. Government and Army, 1642–9; 8. The interregnum, 1649–60; Book III. The Restored Constitution: 9. The Restoration settlement; 10. Areas of conflict, 1660–88; 11. Lords and commons; Book IV. Government: 12. The privy council; 13. Local government; Index.

Reviews

'The selection of documents earns gratitude for what it admirably includes … The commentaries are important and helpful. They provide both interpretation and narrative with the emphasis changing according to the varying needs of the topics. The interpretation is vigorous and is not tightly confined by the documents … Some may disagree with Professor Kenyon's selection or with his judgements, but all will be grateful. Deservedly this book will be much read and often consulted. It is splendidly produced.' History