Ranging widely in time and space, from late medieval England to late seventeenth-century Virginia, the contributions to this volume demonstrate that the concept of loyalty was highly contested in this period and often used to discriminate and exclude. the contributors have made a significant contribution to understanding of loyalty in the early modern period. (Ted Vallance, Journal of British Studies, Vol. 61 (2), April, 2022)
The strengths of the collection show clearly from the beginning; it covers an impressive range of topics, localities, and chronology on the theme of loyalty . This volume is a necessary addition to the growing conversation in early modern studies examining concepts of loyalty. Ward, Hefferan, and all the contributors are hopefully quite proud of this diverse and well-put-together collection of chapters, which is a great primer for the subject at hand and opens further conversations and research. (Courtney Herber, Royal Studies Journal, Vol. 8 (2), 2021)
The editors should be congratulated on a well-balanced volume which is an important addition to the historiography on loyalty to the monarchy. (Mark Shearwood, History The Journal of the Historical Association, Vol. 106 (370), March, 2021)