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Liberty against the Law

Some Seventeenth-Century Controversies
By Christopher Hill
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Liberty against the Law by Christopher Hill explores the tension between law and liberty in 17th-century England, focusing on the lower classes' struggles against oppressive legal systems. It delves into how the disenfranchised sought freedom and autonomy through rebellion and subversion, challenging traditional authorities and societal norms during a transformative period in British history. The author presents a detailed examination of the social conflicts that shaped modern understandings of freedom and justice.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the untold stories of rebellion and dissent in 17th-century England. It delves into the lives of those who challenged the status quo, offering a rich tapestry of historical events and characters that opposed legal and political norms. This book may appeal to you if you're interested in the dynamic interplay between law, liberty, and resistance during a transformative era.

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Liberty against the Law

A classic study of popular resistance to the momentous changes of seventeenth-century England

A classic study of popular resistance to the momentous changes of seventeenth-century England

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In this, the last book published during his lifetime, renowned historian of the English Revolution Christopher Hill uses the literary culture of the seventeenth century to explore the immense social changes of the period, as well as the expressions of liberty, the law and the hero-worship of the outlaw defiance.

As well as chapters on gypsies and vagabonds, Hill analyses class, religion, and the shift away from the importance of the church after the Reformation.

Liberty against the Law is a late classic of Hill’s work and essential reading for anyone interested in the history and politics of the seventeenth century.

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In Liberty against the Law, Christopher Hill explores the concept of dissent and rebellion against the social and legal norms of 17th-century England. The book highlights how a minority of the population resisted laws through actions like poaching and piracy, finding inspiration in cultures and literature that celebrated such resistance. Hill critiques the traditional narrative of English history by examining figures and movements that challenged authority, revealing a persistent culture of opposition hidden amidst dominant historical progressions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788736800

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 344g

Pages: 368

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Christopher Hill European History History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Christopher Hill (1912–2003), born in York, was a historian and academic specialising in seventeenth-century English history. As a young man he witnessed the growth of the Nazi party firsthand during a prolonged holiday in Germany, an experience he later said contributed to the radicalisation of his politics. He was master of Balliol College, University of Oxford, his alma mater, from 1965 to 1978. His celebrated and influential works include Intellectual Origins of the English Revolution, The World Turned Upside Down, and A Turbulent, Seditious and Fractious People: John Bunyan and His Church.

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