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"Vast in scope and breathtaking in detail, The Complete State Papers Domestic furnish a logical starting point for research on nearly any subject from defense preparations to village maypoles. The quality of the present series is unvaryingly high. Reproduction is bright and crisp. The preparation of this series is a monumental service." -- Robert W. Kenny, George Washington University

An indispensable tool for researchers of all levels, this collection reflects virtually every facet of Stuart political, economic, and religious affairs, including government finance and administration, parliamentary relations, the emergence of political parties, military and naval affairs during a period of prolonged warfare and colonial expansion, social welfare, trade, foreign policy and more. The core of the collection comprises correspondence and working papers of the secretaries of state, who acted as a clearing house for almost all aspects of government business.

Series One: Units 1-10, 227 reels

Units 1-5: Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth I, 1547-1603
The papers from this period cover the beginning of religious controversy and persecution, anxiety over the queen's marriage and the succession, the northern rebellions of the 1570s, the deterioration of Anglo-Spanish relations, and the exploits of Sir Francis Drake.
123 reels

Units 6-9: James I, 1603-1625
A prime source of information on the politics of the early Stuart nation. National and international conflicts are examined, including religious strife.
86 reels

Unit 10: Addenda, 1547-1625
18 reels

Series Two, Units 11-35, 552 reels

Units 11-18: Charles I, 1625-1648
Chronicling the growth of financial, political and religious tensions that finally erupted into the Civil War, this unit also covers the dramatic events surrounding Charles' imprisonment, trial and execution in 1649.
206 reels

Units 19-24: Interregnum, 1649-1660
This fascinating period in England's history covers the suspension of monarchical rule and traces the course of parliamentarian leadership between Charles I's demise and Charles II's ascension. The papers in this unit cover the rise and fall of Oliver Cromwell; the wars with the Dutch and Spanish, the re-admission of the Jews, the security and fate of Protestants in Ireland, and the beginning of the Restoration, along with most other events of the time.
108 reels

Units 25-34: Charles II
The euphoria of the Restoration gave way to increasing political difficulties during the reign of Charles II. These units document the continuing religious dissent culminating in the Exclusion Crisis and Revolution of 1688, the growing tension between Crown and Parliament, and the ever-present warfare with France.
227 reels

Unit 35: William III and Mary--King William's Chest
Continuous warfare with France forms the background to the reign of William III. Dominant themes in this unit include royal relations with Parliament, government expenditure; the emergence of political parties and the organization of parliamentary affairs; the continuing struggle between Anglican and dissenting interests, military and naval affairs amidst European warfare and colonial expansion, and governmental involvement in economic management.
11 reels

Series Three

Units 36-41: Henry VIII, 1509-1547
Henry VIII's reign was one of the most decisive periods of British history, dominated by intense diplomatic activity. From the rise of Thomas Cromwell to the lives of ordinary British people during the 16th century, detailed primary sources offer insight into the political and social atmosphere of this time and document the Reformation; the divorce crisis; Cardinal Wolsey's ascendancy; the wars with France and Scotland; and numerous illustrations of contemporary English life.
124 reels

Complete Collection: 903 reels