The Age of Revolt: From James I to the Glorious Revolution
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The Age of Revolt: From James I to the Glorious Revolution
19.99 €
The history of England is a continuous movement and a series of constant changes. But the whole history of England, from the primitive times, is permeated with continuity, so that the main thing in it is not change, but constancy. To this day, England feels an inseparable connection with the past, with traditions and customs. To this day, this country resists change in every aspect of life. Peter Ackroyd shows the origins of England's centuries-old immutability, its conservatism and commitment to the past. The focus of this book is the period of English history that was marked by the reigns of James VI (James I), who became the first Stuart on the English throne after the death of Elizabeth I, and Charles I; two civil wars, the victory of Parliament, the Industrial Revolution; the protectorate of the great commander Oliver Cromwell, the restoration of the Stuarts, the reign of Charles II and, finally, James II, overthrown as a result of the Glorious Revolution. The pages bring the turbulent 17th century to life, with its political upheavals and rich cultural life, and its remarkable literature, including Shakespeare's late masterpieces, Jacobean tragedies, the poetry of John Donne and John Milton, and Thomas Hobbes's philosophical treatise Leviathan. As is typical of Peter Ackroyd's writing, the book offers a broad view of the lives of ordinary English subjects against a backdrop of constant social and political upheaval and uncertainty. The multifaceted historical narrative is beautifully complemented by 36 colour plates.
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