• Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Continuation Of The Complete History Of England (Volume Iii)

Continuation Of The Complete History Of England (Volume Iii)

Paperback

Genealogy & HeraldryGeneral Military HistoryGeneral United States History

ISBN10: 9354448631
ISBN13: 9789354448638
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 5 2021
Pages: 500
Weight: 1.60
Height: 1.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Power, rivalry and reform unfold across a nation remaking itself. History here feels urgently alive. In Volume III of Tobias Smollett's Continuation of the Complete History of England, a classic English history book within his landmark multi volume history series, the narrative history of England turns to the intricate balance between Crown and Commons, tracing the political history of England through political conflicts, party rivalries and the evolving relationship between the British monarchy and Parliament. Written from within eighteenth-century society, Smollett observes how decisions at Westminster ripple through British wars and diplomacy, imperial ambition and domestic life. His vigorous, sceptical prose and eye for character transform early modern England history into a story of principles, power and personality, speaking both to the realities of 17th- and 18th-century Britain and to debates that still echo today. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. As a scholarly history reference edition, it remains a valuable reference for history students, lecturers and independent readers seeking a primary voice from the age of classic historians. The volume sits at the heart of the Tobias Smollett history collection, prized by scholars yet accessible enough for general readers. Ideal for anyone drawn to the sweep of political change, it also rewards collectors of classic literature and fans of classic historians who appreciate enduring works that bridge scholarship and storytelling.

3 different editions

Also available

Also in

General Military History