Books by Roger Lockyer

Substantial excerpts from a broad range of texts, providing an overview of the intellectual context of Shakespeare's work. The arrangement is by topic, such as religion, science, monarchy. The authors include Montaigne, John Dee, Machiavelli, James I. Castiglione, and others.

This series aims to bridge the gap between the standard textbook and specialized monograph. It provides A level and undergraduate students with coverage of major themes in British and European history, from the medieval period to the 20th century.