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The Century of Revolution
1603–1714
Series: Routledge Classics
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This book is ideal for readers interested in English history, particularly those fascinated by the socio-political dynamics of the 17th century. It appeals to students, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a concise yet stimulating account of the forces that shaped modern England.
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See moreStimulating, vivid and provocative, Christopher Hill's graphic depiction of this turbulent era examines ordinary English men and women as well as kings and queens.
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In 1961 Christopher Hill first published what has come to be acknowledged as the best concise history of the period, The Century of Revolution. Stimulating, vivid and provocative, his graphic depiction of the turbulent era examines ordinary English men and women as well as kings and queens.
Hill argued that the Civil War was driven by the conflict between the old feudal elites and the growing merchant classes. Society and the State are dissected alongside other aspects such as Protestantism and the rise of capitalism and the questioning of hitherto unassailable authorities such as the church and the law.
Full of wit and insight, his treatment of what is regarded as one of England's most formative periods is one that is as truly satisfying in the second edition, as it was in 1961.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780415267380
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 October 2001
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Edition: 2nd edition
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 840g
Pages: 368
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Christopher Hill (1912 -). Distinguished Marxist historian and scholar of 17th century England.
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