The Agreements of the People, the Levellers, and the Constitutional Crisis of the English Revolution

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Focusing on the constitutional crisis during the English Revolution, this collection of essays examines the Agreements of the People, which were proposed by Levellers, soldiers, and citizens. These written constitutions aimed to address the political turmoil of the late 1640s and 1650s, offering insight into the revolutionary ideas and aspirations that shaped the era. The book delves into the significance of these agreements in the broader context of England's struggle for governance and rights.