Puritanism & Revolution

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, History
Cover of the book Puritanism & Revolution by Christopher Hill, Random House
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Christopher Hill ISBN: 9781446467428
Publisher: Random House Publication: April 30, 2011
Imprint: Vintage Digital Language: English
Author: Christopher Hill
ISBN: 9781446467428
Publisher: Random House
Publication: April 30, 2011
Imprint: Vintage Digital
Language: English

This illuminating collection of essays assesses the seventeenth century, interpreting what used to be called 'The Puritan Revolution', the ideas which helped to produce it and resulted from it, and the realtion between these ideas and the political and economic events of the day. Each essay approaches the subject from a different angle, looking at aspects of the revolution - whether religious, constitution economic or biographical-in conjunction with a lively sympathy for the men who lived in that revolutionary time. Analysing the writings of Marvell, Hobbes, Harrington and Samuel Richardson, as well as less 'respectable' writers, Professor Hill examines the legacy of the Reformation and the inspiration provided by ideals like the Brotherhood of Man and the desire to re-create a pre-Norman Golden Age. A book that no serious student of our history should miss; it is a treasury of interesting detail and strong ideas, CV Wedgwood.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This illuminating collection of essays assesses the seventeenth century, interpreting what used to be called 'The Puritan Revolution', the ideas which helped to produce it and resulted from it, and the realtion between these ideas and the political and economic events of the day. Each essay approaches the subject from a different angle, looking at aspects of the revolution - whether religious, constitution economic or biographical-in conjunction with a lively sympathy for the men who lived in that revolutionary time. Analysing the writings of Marvell, Hobbes, Harrington and Samuel Richardson, as well as less 'respectable' writers, Professor Hill examines the legacy of the Reformation and the inspiration provided by ideals like the Brotherhood of Man and the desire to re-create a pre-Norman Golden Age. A book that no serious student of our history should miss; it is a treasury of interesting detail and strong ideas, CV Wedgwood.

More books from Random House

Cover of the book Behind the Palace Doors by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book Flagship by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book 1815 by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book Three Days to Dead by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book Foggy Mountain Breakdown and Other Stories by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book Murder in the Air by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book Waiariki by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book Pagan Holiday by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book The Dark Remains by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book My, Oh My--A Butterfly! by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book Three Hungry Pigs and the Wolf Who Came to Dinner by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book A Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book It Takes a Thief by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book Max Remy Superspy 3 & 4 Bindup by Christopher Hill
Cover of the book Play My Game: A Stark Ever After Novella by Christopher Hill
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy