Stuart England
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner.
Stuart England by J.P. Kenyon is a commanding work of British history that chronicles the turbulent era of the Stuart monarchy, spanning from the accession of James I in 1603 to the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Kenyon, a distinguished historian, presents a richly detailed account of a century defined by religious conflict, civil war, and the dramatic struggle between Crown and Parliament that forever reshaped the English constitution. With authoritative clarity, the narrative uncovers the political intrigues, social upheavals, and ideological battles that tore England apart during the reigns of the Stuart kings, culminating in the execution of Charles I and the brief experiment of the Commonwealth. Originally published as part of the celebrated Pelican History of England series, the work remains an essential and accessible introduction to one of the most consequential periods in English history, balancing scholarly rigour with a compelling narrative style.
Author: J.P. Kenyon
Format: Paperback
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner.
Stuart England by J.P. Kenyon is a commanding work of British history that chronicles the turbulent era of the Stuart monarchy, spanning from the accession of James I in 1603 to the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Kenyon, a distinguished historian, presents a richly detailed account of a century defined by religious conflict, civil war, and the dramatic struggle between Crown and Parliament that forever reshaped the English constitution. With authoritative clarity, the narrative uncovers the political intrigues, social upheavals, and ideological battles that tore England apart during the reigns of the Stuart kings, culminating in the execution of Charles I and the brief experiment of the Commonwealth. Originally published as part of the celebrated Pelican History of England series, the work remains an essential and accessible introduction to one of the most consequential periods in English history, balancing scholarly rigour with a compelling narrative style.