The Age of Milton: An Encyclopedia of Major 17th-Century British and American Authors

by Alan Hager

Book Overview

The 17th century was a time of significant cultural and political change. The era saw the rise of exploration and travel, the growth of the scientific method, and the spread of challenges to conventional religion. Many of these developments occurred in England and North America, and literature of the period reflects the intellectual and emotional fervor of the age. This reference chronicles the lives and works of more than 75 British and American...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313310084
• ISBN13: 9780313310089
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.2" x 10.3"