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The History Of England: From The Invasion Iof Julius Cæsar To The Revolution In 1688 (Volume V)

The History Of England: From The Invasion Iof Julius Cæsar To The Revolution In 1688 (Volume V)

Hume, David

Paperback

Genealogy & HeraldryChristian LivingBritish History

ISBN10: 9354441769
ISBN13: 9789354441769
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2021
Pages: 550
Weight: 1.76
Height: 1.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Power, faith, and fear collide. In this fifth volume of David Hume's History of England, one of the defining works of classic English history, the philosopher-historian turns his keen, lucid eye on the turbulent world of the Stuart monarchy in England. With a cool intelligence and a gift for vivid narrative, Hume traces the struggles that shaped seventeenth century England and early modern Britain, from royal authority and religious conflict to the crises that fed into English Civil War history and prepared the way for the Glorious Revolution 1688. At once a narrative history book and a deeply reflective scholarly history volume, it rewards both close study and effortless browsing, equally at home on the desk of history students and in a thoughtful homeschool history curriculum. A landmark long before the celebrated Macaulay History of England, Hume's work helped define how generations understood the nation's past, blending political, religious, and intellectual history into a single, compelling story. His measured portraits of rulers and factions, and his insistence on cause and consequence over mere chronicle, give this volume a lasting richness that appeals to curious general readers, dedicated classic-literature collectors, and anyone seeking to understand the roots of modern British life. 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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