This is a collection of essays about major aspects of the "English Revolution" of the mid-seventeenth century. It examines how it was fought (soldiers), how it was defended and argued over (writers), and how it was shaped and how it failed (statesmen). The essays are written by both established and younger scholars of the period in honor of Austyn Woolrych, founding Professor of History at the University of Lancaster and the author of many influential books and articles.
This is a collection of essays about major aspects of the "English Revolution" of the mid-seventeenth century. It examines how it was fought (soldiers...
Canada's Founding Debates is about Confederation about the process that brought together six out of the seven territories of British North America in the years 1864-73 to form a country called Canada. It presents excerpts from the debates on Confederation in all of the colonial parliaments from Newfoundland to British Columbia and in the constituent assembly of the Red River Colony. The voices of the powerful and those of lesser note mingle in impassioned debate on the pros and cons of creating or joining the new country, and in defining its nature.
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Canada's Founding Debates is about Confederation about the process that brought together six out of the seven territories of British North...
aeo The most comprehensive history ever written of one of the most effective (and one of the oddest) armies the world has ever seen. aeo Based entirely on contemporary sources.
aeo The most comprehensive history ever written of one of the most effective (and one of the oddest) armies the world has ever seen. aeo Based entirel...
The first new biography of Oliver Cromwell in several years, this rounded account does equal justice to his public and private life, to his political career, his military abilities and his passionate religiosity. Ian Gentles synthesizes much recent research including Cromwell's activity as a lay preacher, his patronage of the arts and his promotion of horsebreeding. Gentles also provides fresh findings on Cromwell's pay as a soldier, his personal enrichment as general and lord protector, his little-known erotic side, and his astonishing generosity in the cause of international Protestantism....
The first new biography of Oliver Cromwell in several years, this rounded account does equal justice to his public and private life, to his political ...
Canada's Founding Debates offers a fresh and often surprising perspective on Canada's origins, history, and political character. Previous published by Stoddart Publishing, 1999.
Canada's Founding Debates offers a fresh and often surprising perspective on Canada's origins, history, and political character. Previous published b...
