Ordeal By Battle (1915)

Ordeal By Battle (1915)

Frederick Scott Oliver

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781160710886
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Ordeal By Battle is a historical book written by Frederick Scott Oliver and published in 1915. The book explores the political and military history of England from the 16th century to the early 20th century. It covers the reigns of Elizabeth I, James I, Charles I, the English Civil War, the Glorious Revolution, and the reigns of George III, George IV, and William IV. The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the Tudor and Stuart monarchies, including the religious conflicts of the time, the rise of the Puritans, and the tensions between the monarchy and parliament. The second part covers the English Civil War, the rise of Oliver Cromwell, and the Restoration of the monarchy. The third part covers the Hanoverian monarchies, including the reigns of George III, George IV, and William IV, and the political and social changes of the time.Ordeal By Battle is known for its detailed and well-researched account of English history. The book is written in a narrative style, making it accessible to a wide audience. It is also praised for its analysis of the political and military strategies of the time and its exploration of the social and cultural changes that occurred during this period. Overall, Ordeal By Battle is a comprehensive and engaging account of English history during a period of great change and upheaval. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the political, military, and social history of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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