Rebellious Age. From James I to the Glorious Revolution

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Rebellious Age. From James I to the Glorious Revolution

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The history of England is a continuous movement and a series of constant changes. But the whole history of England, beginning with primitiveness, is permeated by continuity, so that the main thing in it is not change, but constancy. Until now, in England, one can feel an inextricable connection with the past, with traditions and customs. Until now, this country has resisted change in any aspect of life. Peter Ackroyd shows the origins of England's age-old immutability, its conservatism and commitment to the past. This book focuses on the period of English history, which 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, who was overthrown as a result of the Glorious Revolution. The pages vividly depict the turbulent 36th century with its political vicissitudes and rich cultural life, remarkable literature, including Shakespeare's late masterpieces, Jacobin tragedies, the poetry of John Donne and John Milton, and Thomas Hobbes' philosophical treatise Leviathan. As is typical of the writings of Peter Ackroyd, the book gives a broad view of the life of ordinary English subjects against the backdrop of constant socio-political upheaval and uncertainty. The multifaceted historical narrative is perfectly complemented by XNUMX illustrations on a color insert.

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Publication language: Russian

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