War and Politics in the Elizabethan Counties

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Focusing on the English national war effort against Spain from 1585 to 1603, the book uncovers a more robust political system than previously believed. Utilizing overlooked archival sources, it challenges existing notions about the state’s vulnerabilities amid military transformations, offering a fresh perspective on the interplay between war and politics in the Elizabethan counties. This reassessment highlights the complexities of governance and the resilience of political structures during a tumultuous period in English history.