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From Revolution to Revolution (1973) examines England, Scotland and
Wales from the revolution of 1688 when William became King, to the
American Revolution of 1776. In this period lies the roots of
modern Britain, as it went from being underdeveloped countries on
the fringe of European civilization to a predominating influence in
the world. This book examines the union of the island, development
of an organized public opinion and national consciousness, as well
as Parliament and its factions, the landed and business classes.
Views on religion, art, architecture and the changing face of the
countryside are also examined, as is the tension between London and
the rest of the island. The important issues of colonial expansions
in Ireland, America, India and Africa are also analysed.
The Court and the Country (1969) offers a fresh view and synthesis
of the English revolution of 1640. It describes the origin and
development of the revolution, and gives an account of the various
factors - political, social and religious - that produced the
revolution and conditioned its course. It explains the revolution
primarily as a result of the breakdown of the unity of the
governing class around the monarchy into the contending sides of
the Court and the Country. A principal theme is the formation
within the governing class of an opposition movement to the Crown.
The role of Puritanism and of the towns is examined, and the
resistance to Charles I is considered in relation to other European
revolutions of the period.
A Nation of Change and Novelty (1990) ranges broadly over the
political and literary terrain of the seventeenth century,
examining the importance of the English Revolution as a decisive
event in English and European history. It emphasises the historical
significance of the English Revolution, exploring not only its
causes but also its long term consequences, basing both in a broad
social context and viewing it as a necessary condition of England's
having nurtured the first Industrial Revolution.
Reflections on the Puritan Revolution (1986) examines the damage
done by the Puritans during the English Civil War, and the enormous
artistic losses England suffered from their activities. The
Puritans smashed stained glass, monuments, sculpture, brasses in
cathedrals and churches; they destroyed organs, dispersed the
choirs and the music. They sold the King's art collections,
pictures, statues, plate, gems and jewels abroad, and broke up the
Coronation regalia. They closed down the theatres and ended
Caroline poetry. The greatest composer and most promising scientist
of the age were among the many lives lost; and this all besides the
ruin of palaces, castles and mansions.
A History of Political Thought in the English Revolution (1954)
examines the large range of political doctrines which played their
part in the English revolution - a period when modern democratic
ideas began. The political literature of the period between 1645,
when the Levellers first seized upon the revolution's wider
implications, and 1660, when Charles II restored the monarchy to
power, is here studied in detail.
Cromwell and Communism (1930) examines the English revolution
against the absolute monarchy of Charles I. It looks at the
economic and social conditions prevailing at the time, the first
beginnings of dissent and the religious and political aims of the
Parliamentarian side in the revolution and subsequent civil war.
The various sects are examined, including the Levellers and their
democratic, atheistic and communistic ideals.
Allegiance in Church and State (1928) examines the evolution of
ideas and ideals, their relation to political and economic events,
and their influence on friends and foes in seventeenth-century
England - which witnessed the beginning of both the constitutional
and the intellectual transition from the old order to the new. It
takes a careful look at the religious and particularly political
ideas of the Nonjurors, a sect that argued for the moral
foundations of a State and the sacredness of moral obligations in
public life.
Leveller Manifestoes (1944) is a collection of primary manifestoes
issued by the Levellers, the group which played an active and
influential role in the English revolution of 1642-49. This book
collects together rare pamphlets and tracts that are seldom
available, and certainly not in one place for ease of research.
The Revolt of African Slaves in Iraq in the III/IX Century is the
only full-length study on the revolt o f the Zanj. Scholars of
slavery, the African diaspora and th e Middle East have lauded
Popovic''s work. '
The historical development of Russia remains one of the most unique
yet ambiguous timelines in the realm of political science and
sociology. Understanding the state of culture as a single, dynamic,
and interrelated phenomenon is a vital component regarding the
memoirs of this prominent nation. Political, Economic, and Social
Factors Affecting the Development of Russian Statehood: Emerging
Research and Opportunities is a collection of innovative research
on the historical aspects of the formation of the political system
in Russia and proposes directions for the further development of
modern Russian statehood. While highlighting topics including
socio-politics, Soviet culture, and capitalization, this book is
ideally designed for economists, government officials,
policymakers, historians, diplomats, intelligence specialists,
political analysts, professors, students, and professionals seeking
current research on the history of public administration in Russia.
When hate groups descended on Charlottesville, Virginia, triggering
an eruption of racist violence, the tragic conflict reverberated
throughout the world. It also had a profound effect on the
University of Virginia's expansive community, many of whose members
are involved in teaching issues of racism, public art, free speech,
and social ethics. In the wake of this momentous incident,
scholars, educators, and researchers have come together in this
important new volume to thoughtfully reflect on the historic events
of August 11 and 12, 2017. How should we respond to the moral and
ethical challenges of our times? What are our individual and
collective responsibilities in advancing the principles of
democracy and justice? Charlottesville 2017: The Legacy of Race and
Inequity brings together the work of these UVA faculty members
catalyzed by last summer's events to examine their community's
history more deeply and more broadly. Their essays-ranging from
John Mason on the local legacy of the Lost Cause to Leslie Kendrick
on free speech to Rachel Wahl on the paradoxes of activism-examine
truth telling, engaged listening, and ethical responses, and aim to
inspire individual reflection, as well as to provoke considered and
responsible dialogue. This prescient new collection is a
conversation that understands and owns America's past
and-crucially-shows that our past is very much part of our present.
Contributors: Asher D. Biemann; Gregory B. Fairchild; Risa
Goluboff; Bonnie Gordon; Claudrena N. Harold; Willis Jenkins;
Leslie Kendrick; John Edwin Mason; Guian McKee; Louis P. Nelson; P.
Preston Reynolds; Frederick Schauer; Elizabeth R. Varon; Rachel
Wahl; Lisa Woolfork.
The socio-political context of Egypt is full of the affectual
burdens of history. The revolutions of both 1952 and 2011
proclaimed that the oppressive, colonial past had been overthrown
decisively. So why has the oppression perpetrated by previous
regimes been repeated? What impact has this had on the lives of
'ordinary' citizens? Egyptian Revolutions looks at the impact of
the current events in Egypt on citizens in relation to matters of
belonging, identification and repetition. It contests the tendency
within postcolonial theory to understand these events as resistance
to Western imperialism and the positioning of activists as agents
of sustainable change. Instead, it pays close attention to the
continuities from the past and the contradictions at work in
relation to identification, repetition and conflict. Combining
postcolonial theory with a psychosocial studies framework it
explores the complexities of inhabiting a society in a state of
conflict and offers a careful analysis of current theories of
gender, religion and secularism, agency, resistance and compliance,
in a society riven with divisions and conflicts.
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