Julian Hoppit

This is one of the New Oxford History of England Series. So far, it is the best one of that series that I've read. It is very comprehensive. It does not cover in a chronological sequence, but covers society, culture, arts, politics and events. Very comprehensive. The period is an important one which includes the Glorious Revolution, the Nine Years' War (War of Grand Alliance), and the War of Spanish Succession. It saw the Stuart King James II banished from England and the rise of people's rights. The political tracts and the writings by Locke and Sidney are precursors to the American Revolution. A fascinating and important period of English History for those interested in American history.… (mehr)