The Puritan Revolution: A Documentary History

This collection of documents, published in 1968, traces the history of the Puritan Revolution from its roots in the early seventeenth century to the Restoration, reflecting the causes and course of the upheaval in books, tracts, pamphlets, letters, speeches, sermons, petitions, paper constitutions, and government instruments. It demonstrates that the English Revolution was comparable to the French and Russian revolutions in terms of its societal impact.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 356 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1968, this comprehensive collection of documents, meticulously reset for enhanced readability, traces the intricate history of the Puritan Revolution, spanning from its early seventeenth-century roots to the Restoration era. The documents unveil the profound impact of the upheaval on the realm, as reflected in a flood of books, tracts, pamphlets, letters, speeches, sermons, petitions, paper constitutions, and government instruments that accompanied and often precipitated significant events. These invaluable sources substantiate the belief held by many scholars that the English Revolution bore similarities to the French and Russian revolutions, marking a profound societal shake-up. The Introduction delves into the work of contemporary historians of the period, contributing to ongoing debates about the underlying causes of this crisis.

Originally published in 1968, this comprehensive collection of documents, meticulously reset for enhanced readability, traces the intricate history of the Puritan Revolution, spanning from its early seventeenth-century roots to the Restoration era. The documents unveil the profound impact of the upheaval on the realm, as reflected in a flood of books, tracts, pamphlets, letters, speeches, sermons, petitions, paper constitutions, and government instruments that accompanied and often precipitated significant events. These invaluable sources substantiate the belief held by many scholars that the English Revolution bore similarities to the French and Russian revolutions, marking a profound societal shake-up. The Introduction delves into the work of contemporary historians of the period, contributing to ongoing debates about the underlying causes of this crisis.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367628505