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Shapiro, Barbara J., author.

Political communication and political culture in England, 1558–1688 / Barbara J. Shapiro.

pages   cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-8047-8362-0 (cloth : alk. paper) — ISBN 978-0-8047-8458-0 (e-book)

1. Communication in politics—England—History—16th century.   2. Communication in politics—England—History—17th century.   3. Political culture—England—History—16th century.   4. Political culture—England—History—17th century.   5. Politics and literature—England—History—16th century.   6. Politics and literature—England—History—17th century.   I. Title.

JA85.2.G7S53         2012

306.20942'09031—dc23                         2012014299

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