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John Morrill

    This author delves into profound explorations of history and societal shifts. His work is distinguished by meticulous research and an analytical approach to understanding the past. Readers will appreciate his ability to bring historical events to life and paint a complex picture of the societies of bygone eras. His writing offers a valuable contribution for anyone interested in historical reflection and its impact on the present.

    Stuart Britain. A Very Short Introduction
    The Oxford History of Britain - 3: The Tudors and Stuarts
    • The Great Fire, the Black Death, flip-flopping religious persecution, the overthrow and reinstatement of the monarchy. The Stuart Britain era, a notch on the timeline spanning roughly 1603-1714, is one of the most interesting times in the history of Britain. John Morrill's Stuart Britain: A Very Short Introduction brings us the major events, characters, and issues of the day. Special attention is given to the defeat King Charles I by the Parliamentary Army, and the successive waves of authoritarian Puritan, Protestant and Catholic rule which followed. Vividly illustrated and full of intriguing details, this is an ideal introduction to a fascinating time.

      Stuart Britain. A Very Short Introduction2000
      3.4
    • In five paperback volumes, "The Oxford History of Britain" tells the story of Britain and her peoples over 2000 years, from the coming of the Roman legions in 55 BC to the present day. This volume concentrates on Britain during the era of the Tudors and Stuarts. The Tudor age was marked by extreme pressure of population on economic resources, by religious conflict, and the threat of foreign invasion. The resultant political and religious tensions inherited by the house of Stuart are also despite a marked decline in internal lawlessness, two civil wars, regicide, a republic, a restoration and a revolution followed each other in bewildering profusion.

      The Oxford History of Britain - 3: The Tudors and Stuarts1992
      3.5