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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 De

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

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Genealogy & HeraldryGeneral Political ScienceBritish History

ISBN10: 9354440797
ISBN13: 9789354440793
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2021
Pages: 536
Weight: 1.71
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Power, faith, and rebellion remake a kingdom entering modernity. In Volume V of David Hume's monumental History of England, the drama of seventeenth century England is rendered with the clarity of an Enlightenment mind. The past feels fiercely alive. From the tense relationship between crown and Parliament to the shifting fortunes of the British monarchy and politics across early modern Britain, this classic English history book stands in the grand tradition of the illustrated chronicles of England, a distinguished multi volume history collection that still shapes how we understand England before the Glorious Revolution. As a cornerstone of the David Hume History of England, this volume focuses on Stuart period England, examining religion, sovereignty, and civil conflict with a narrative that remains accessible to general readers and essential for students of British history. Hume's balanced, sceptical voice helped define classic European history works and continues to provide a trusted reference book for historians exploring the ideas that forged modern constitutional government in seventeenth century England. 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. Ideal for anyone seeking a vivid introduction to early modern Britain or building a serious library of classic history, it serves both as an engaging narrative and as a collector's item, a lasting centrepiece on the shelf.

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