Restoration politics, religion and culture: Britain and Ireland, 1660-1714
Southcombe, George
This essential volume offers students a number of highly focused chapters on key themes in Restoration history. Each addresses a core question or issue anduses a variety of sources to illustrate and illuminate arguments. The authorsprovide clear introductions to different aspects of the reigns of Charles II and James VII/II. INDICE: - List of Figures - Preface - Abbreviations - Introduction: Why Study Restoration History? - What was Restored in 1660? - Why were Dissenters a Problem? - What was at Stake in the Exclusion Crisis? - Was Charles II a Successful 'Royal Politician'? - Why Did James VII and II Lose His Thrones? - How Important was the 'British' Dimension to Restoration Political Life? - How Important was Politics Out-of-Doors in this Period? - Why Study Restoration Culture? - What were the main Forces for Change and Continuity in the Post-Revolutionary World, 1688-1714? - Conclusion - Notes - Further Reading - Index
- ISBN: 978-0-230-57445-8
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 256
- Fecha Publicación: 27/11/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés