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The History Of England From The Invasion Of Julius Caesar To The Revolution In 1688: Embellished With Engravings On Copper And Wood From Original Desi

The History Of England From The Invasion Of Julius Caesar To The Revolution In 1688: Embellished With Engravings On Copper And Wood From Original Desi

Hume, David

Paperback

Genealogy & HeraldryGeneral Political ScienceBritish History

ISBN10: 9354440649
ISBN13: 9789354440649
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 17 2021
Pages: 610
Weight: 1.95
Height: 1.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Power, faith, rebellion, and reason meet in David Hume's sweeping account of England's past. History here feels urgently alive. In The History Of England From The Invasion Of Julius Caesar To The Revolution In 1688 (Volume II), Hume continues his masterly narrative history of Britain, tracing the shifting balance between crown, parliament, and people across medieval and early modern England. With a philosopher's eye for cause and consequence, this classic English history book explores English monarchy and politics and the long-running religious conflict in England that would frame the age of revolution. An illustrated British history volume embellished with engravings on copper and wood from original designs, it offers both an engaging read and a reliable historical reference for researchers. As one volume of the David Hume history of England, it illuminates the road towards the crises of Tudor and Stuart Britain and the later English civil war history, making it valuable as a textbook for history students as well as a rewarding choice for general readers curious about how the modern nation was forged. Long recognised for its literary elegance and interpretative power, Hume's work remains a cornerstone of historical writing and an essential part of any classic British history collection. 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.

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