James I to Restoration

This collection of articles were written by members and friends of our House of Lords 1604-29 and House of Commons 1640-1660 sections, highlighting our research and commenting on topical issues with early modern resonances.

More 17th century diplomatic incidents: the King of Denmark and his unfortunate gesture to the hero of the Armada

Ben Coates

April 24, 2014

Dr Ben Coates, Senior Research Fellow on the Lords 1603-60 section, relates a less-than-diplomatic exchange in 1606 between King Christian…
An Early Welsh Manifesto

Stephen Roberts

February 28, 2014

To celebrate St David’s Day tomorrow, Dr Stephen Roberts, the editor of our Commons 1640-1660 section, discusses a text used in…
Lord Arundell of Wardour: How to cause a diplomatic incident with a false beard

Paul Hunneyball

January 16, 2014

Dr Paul Hunneyball, Senior Research Fellow on the Lords 1603-1660 section, shares the colourful Continental exploits of one of his…