The Seventeenth Century

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The Seventeenth Century is established as the leading forum for interdisciplinary approaches to the period, and complements these with stimulating specialist studies on a wide range of subjects. The journal is international in its scope. There is a general preference for articles embodying original research. All contributions should be accessible to scholars who are not specialists in the field concerned. Subjects covered include literature, political and economic history, social history, theology, philosophy, colonial history, natural sciences, music, and the visual arts. There is substantial coverage of book reviews; the journal also publishes review articles and surveys of recent research. From time to time special issues will be devoted to one theme or topic, although the journal normally aims for a broad spread of interest in each issue.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom

Established in 1986

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 6 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 3 x per year

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Audience:

Scholars.

Lengths:

Article: Up to 12,000 words.

Styles:

Academic.

Topics:

Economics: See guidelines.
History: Art history, History by epoch, Topical history, See guidelines.
Literature/Books: See guidelines.
Music: Classical music, See guidelines.
Performing Arts: See guidelines.
Philosophy: See guidelines.
Politics/Political Science: See guidelines.
Religion/Spirituality: See guidelines.
Social Sciences: See guidelines.
Society/Culture: See guidelines.
Visual Arts: See guidelines.

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No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 28 Jul 2026

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