Puritanism and Historical Controversy: Volume 26

ISBN-13: 9780773514461 / Angielski / Miękka / 1996 / 232 str.

William Lamont

Opis

The seventeenth century has often been seen as a watershed in English history: the time when magic was expelled from the universe, the scientific revolution began, and capitalism drove out feudalism. Since the time of Max Weber these and other developments have been linked with the rise of Puritanism and the debate surrounding its role and significance shows no sign of lessening. In this stimulating and lively study William Lamont assesses the influence of Puritanism in a range of different spheres: revolution, liberty, capitalism, millenarianism, witchcraft, and science.