The Seventeenth Century (Short Oxford History Of The British Isles) - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 0198731612 ISBN 13 : 9780198731610

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2000

Synopsis

The Seventeenth Century Features several chapters which analyse the response to the Union of 1603, the religious controversies under the early Stuarts, the Civil War, Commonwealth, and Restoration periods, and the social and economic context within which these developments took place. Full description

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

The Union of the Crowns of England and Scotland in 1603 dramatically changed the nature and level of interaction between the constituent parts of the British Isles, and over the course of the century that followed the seismic shocks of constitutional revolutions and civil wars were felt in each one of three very different kingdoms that had been forced together under one king. The chapters in this volume, each written by a leading scholar of the period, analyse in turn the response to the Union of 1603, the religious controversies under the early Stuarts, the Civil War, Commonwealth, and Restoration periods, and the social and economic context within which these developments took place. The final chapter then looks at the vibrant cultural interaction between the kingdoms of the British Isles in the seventeenth century, which stands in sharp contrast to the political, religious, and social doubts and fears that permeated the period. Throughout, the book maintains a careful balance, focusing on the ways in which the various tensions within each individual kingdom came together, whilst at the same time looking beyond the confines of any one of the kingdoms and recognizing their interlinking 'British' impact.

Revue de presse :

A thoughtful and thought-provoking volume, full of interesting points and stimulating ideas... which makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of the British history of the seventeenth century. (Peter Gaunt, Welsh History Review.)

This collection will give readers a fittingly stimulating introduction to a fascinating and contentious period of British history. (Laura A.M. Stewart, The English Historical Review.)

A thoughtful conclusion ... Contributions from some of the most eminent scholars in the field. (Brodie Waddell, Birkbeck, University of London)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0198731612
• ISBN 13: 9780198731610
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 294