This Little World

This book offers a fresh and comprehensive reexamination of England's history during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, revealing a complex and interconnected society beyond the traditional royal narrative. Drawing on extensive archival research, it highlights the diverse people, cultures, and experiences that shaped early modern England and its emerging empire. By focusing on often overlooked individuals and stories, it challenges conventional ideas about nationhood, identity, and belonging, offering a globally resonant perspective on what it means to be English.