Kent and Europe, 1450-1640

An in-depth overview of Kent's economy, society and politics, and their relationship with Kent's environs over two centuries. Kent is surrounded by water on three sides, close to both the European continent and London: geography that has influenced those who have lived there in countless ways. This book explores their history in this setting from the mid-fifteenth to mid-seventeenth centuries, emphasising Kent's deep connection with Europe. Its chapters, which draw on a wide range of local and n