9780282026257 - A Short View of the Late Troubles in England: Briefly Setting Forth, Their Rise, Growth, and Tragical Conclusion; As Also, Some Parallel Thereof with: ... That in F... (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the turbulent political and religious landscape of England during the tumultuous period leading up to the English Civil War. The author dives into the rise of Puritanism, a movement seeking to purify the Church of England of its perceived Catholic influences, and its increasingly radical agenda that threatened the existing social order. The book meticulously traces the development of Puritan ideology, exposing the core principles that set them at odds with both the established Church and the Monarchy. It provides a detailed look at the tensions that arose between King James I and the Parliament, particularly regarding the financing of wars in support of the Protestant cause abroad. The book illuminates how the King's efforts to secure financial aid for the restoration of the Palatinate were thwarted by a Parliament dominated by Puritan factions who sought to exploit the situation for their own political agenda. The author delves into the key figures and events that shaped the conflict, including the role of prominent Puritan leaders and the impact of the Gunpowder Plot, which further inflamed anti-Catholic sentiment. The book also explores the connections between Puritanism and the radical ideas of continental Anabaptists, highlighting the shared belief in the power of the people to challenge authority and reform society. The author's insights into the interplay of religious fervor, political ambition, and social unrest offer a compelling account of the forces that ultimately ignited the English Civil War. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.