History of England, Vol. 3: Principally in the Seventeenth Century

This book explores the birth of the English Commonwealth in the 17th century, particularly focusing on the years 1649-1653. The author examines the complex political and ideological conflicts that erupted after the execution of King Charles I, as Parliamentarians and Royalists clashed over the future of the nation. Drawing on extensive research, the book sheds light on the emergence of republican ideas, their impact on institutions, and the challenges faced by the new Commonwealth. The author delves into the Levellers' vision of a more just and equitable society and examines the rise of Oliver Cromwell as a key figure in this tumultuous period. By situating these events within the broader context of English history, the book offers valuable insights into the origins of modern democratic principles and the ongoing debates about the nature of political authority.Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.