William III and the Godly Revolution - Couverture rigide

Livre 26 sur 105: Cambridge Studies in Early Modern British History

Claydon, Tony

 
9780521473293: William III and the Godly Revolution
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0521473292 ISBN 13 : 9780521473293
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1996

Synopsis

This is the first extensive account of royal propaganda in England between 1689 and 1702. It demonstrates that the regime of William III did not rely upon legal or constitutional rhetoric as it attempted to legitimate itself after the Glorious Revolution, but rather used a protestant, providential and biblically-based language of 'courtly reformation'. This language presented the king as a divinely-protected godly magistrate who could both defend the true church against its popish enemies, and restore the original piety and virtue of the elect English nation. Concentrating upon a range of hitherto understudied sources - especially sermons and public prayers - the book demonstrates the vigour with which these ideas were broadcast by an imaginative group of propagandists enabling the king to cope with central political difficulties - the need to attract support for wars with France and the need to work with Parliament.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This is the first extensive account of royal propaganda in England between 1689 and 1702. It demonstrates that the regime of William III did not rely upon legal or constitutional rhetoric as it attempted to legitimate itself after the Glorious Revolution, but rather used a protestant, providential and biblically-based language of 'courtly reformation'. This language presented the king as a divinely-protected godly magistrate who could both defend the true church against its popish enemies, and restore the original piety and virtue of the elect English nation. Concentrating upon a range of hitherto understudied sources - especially sermons and public prayers - the book demonstrates the vigour with which these ideas were broadcast by an imaginative group of propagandists enabling the king to cope with central political difficulties - the need to attract support for wars with France and the need to work with Parliament.

Revue de presse

'... this is a fascinating study which deserves a wide readership and should stimulate renewed scholarly interest in a relatively neglected period.' English Historical Review

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
1996
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521473292
ISBN 13 
9780521473293
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
290
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