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England's Glorious Revolution 1688-1689: A Brief History with Documents (Bedford Series in History and Culture)
Steven Pincus
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Description for England's Glorious Revolution 1688-1689: A Brief History with Documents (Bedford Series in History and Culture)
Paperback. This is an accessible examination of the precursors to and the events of the 1688-89 Revolution, as well as the political, social, and economic changes these events wrought. Pincus's introduction explains the context of the revolution, why these events were so stunning to contemporaries, and why it should be considered the first modern revolution. Series: The Bedford Series in History and Culture. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 208 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 196.
England's Glorious Revolution is a fresh and engaging examination of the Revolution of 1688-1689, when the English people rose up and deposed King James II, placing William III and Mary II on the throne. Steven Pincus's introduction explains the context of the revolution, why these events were so stunning to contemporaries, and how the profound changes in political, economic, and foreign policies that ensued make it the first modern revolution. This volume offers 40 documents from a wide array of sources and perspectives. The collection provides an invaluable insight into all the key events of the period, the social and ... Read more
England's Glorious Revolution is a fresh and engaging examination of the Revolution of 1688-1689, when the English people rose up and deposed King James II, placing William III and Mary II on the throne. Steven Pincus's introduction explains the context of the revolution, why these events were so stunning to contemporaries, and how the profound changes in political, economic, and foreign policies that ensued make it the first modern revolution. This volume offers 40 documents from a wide array of sources and perspectives. The collection provides an invaluable insight into all the key events of the period, the social and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bedford/St. Martin's
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
The Bedford Series in History and Culture
Condition
New
Weight
195g
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780312167141
SKU
V9780312167141
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About Steven Pincus
STEVEN C.A. PINCUS is Professor of History, Yale University, USA.
Reviews for England's Glorious Revolution 1688-1689: A Brief History with Documents (Bedford Series in History and Culture)
'This is a terrific collection. It succeeds in communicating the excitement of the Revolution of 1688, and just how much was at stake in this 'regime change'. It makes it possible to teach not only the Revolution of 1688 but also the entire late 17th century in a more compelling way. It also beautifully shows the connections between constitutional, economic, ... Read more