Political, social, and economic factors are integrated in this book, the two themes of which are the political and constitutional effects of rapid inflation and the difficulties caused by the universal desire to achieve and enforce religion in a theologically divided country.
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Provides by far the best consecutive account of parliamentary politics during this crucial decade. Russell's superb control of his sources is immediately apparent...[A] magnificent book. American Historical Review
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Conrad Russell is at King's College, London.
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This review is from: The Crisis of Parliaments: English History, 1509-1660 (Short Oxford History of the Modern World) (Paperback)
While somewhat dated, this is probably the best introduction to the period. I use the word "probably," because I am not an expert on Early Modern England, and therefore I do not know the entire literature available. What I can say, though, is that Russell's work is magnificantly written. The presentation of ideas is crystal clear and the writing is emotive and witty. In short, its a page turner (for a history nut). The glossary is incomplete but very helpful, and the revised bibiographic essay brings the reader closer (1988) to the contemporary historical debates. Having effortlessly read this book, I can easily engage more specilized studies of the period, like Russell's equally reccommended (though for different reasons) "The Fall of the British Monarchies 1637-1642," or Jonathan Scott's "England's Troubles."
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This review is from: The Crisis of Parliaments: English History, 1509-1660 (Short Oxford History of the Modern World) (Paperback)
This is THE essential title for any student studying the Early Modern British period. Informative, descriptive and passionatly imaginative this book brings together the threads of some of the greatest historians throughout the age (e.g. Clarendon) and intertwines them into something unique, bold and pioneering. Leading the thrust in revisionism Russell aproaches his work with a 'through' analysis of events (one even Wentworth would admire!). The way in which he combines facts, figures and enthusiastic description is one to be admired and one, as a devoted A-Level History student, I was eternally indebted to and grateful for.
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