This volume serves as a crucial historical record, presenting an index of wills from the Prerogative Court of Canterbury between 1558 and 1583. Its preservation in print format maintains the authenticity of the original publication, including any marks or annotations. Scholars and academicians regard it as a significant contribution to literature, ensuring that this valuable resource remains accessible for future generations.
Saturated with statistics and comparisons with the Chinese experience, Smiths volume is an excellent summary of the deep cultural and socio-economic causes and continuities of the revolutions of 1917. Anton Fedyashin, European History Quarterly, Vol. 47
Draws on documentation released since the fall of the Soviet Union to offer a global history of communism in the twentieth century.
Exploring the origins of Communist revolutions, this book offers a comparative analysis of the historical, social, and political factors that fueled these movements in Russia and China. It delves into the unique circumstances and ideologies that shaped each country's path to revolution, highlighting key figures and events that influenced their trajectories. By examining both similarities and differences, the narrative provides insights into the broader implications of these revolutions on global politics and ideology.