Insolent Proceedings: Rethinking Public Politics in the English Revolution

Insolent Proceedings explores the politics, religion, and literature of the English Revolution, rethinking the periods' public politics through the investigation of polemics, print culture, and everyday practices. It also examines women's participation and treatment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 10 May 2022
Publisher: Manchester University Press

Insolent Proceedings is a groundbreaking collection of esteemed scholars who delve into the intricate realms of politics, religion, and literature during the English Revolution. It embraces innovative perspectives on the transformative events that unfolded in the mid-seventeenth century, encompassing both the daily lives of individuals and the intense debates among parliamentarians, royalists, and radicals. Fueled by a steadfast commitment to unraveling the intricate course and far-reaching consequences of the civil wars and Interregnum, the contributors embark on a quest to explore the polemics, print culture, and everyday practices of the revolutionary decades. Their objective is to reexamine the very fabric of public politics during these pivotal times. By seamlessly integrating national and local affairs, as well as the realms of 'elite' and 'popular culture, the book sheds light on the interconnectedness between everyday activism and ideological pursuits. Furthermore, it delves into the participation and treatment of women from diverse walks of life, providing a comprehensive and inclusive account of this significant period. Insolent Proceedings is a testament to the depth of scholarly inquiry and the ongoing exploration of the rich tapestry of the English Revolution.

Weight: 574g
Dimension: 164 x 241 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526165008