1. Puritanism and the ecclesiastical authorities: the case of the diocese of the chester / R. C. Richardson -- 2. The aristocracy and the downfall of charles I / Brain Manning -- 3. Religion and politics: the godly people / Brain Manning -- 4. The part played by the Catholics / Keith Lindley -- 5. The reactions of women, with special reference to women petitioners / Patricia Higgins -- 6. The levellers and Christianity / J. C. Davis