History of the English People, Volume V by John Richard Green

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Author Green, John Richard, 1837-1883
Title History of the English People, Volume V
Puritan England, 1603-1660
Note Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "History of the English People, Volume V" by John Richard Green is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on a critical era of English history, covering the period of Puritan England from 1603 to 1660, illustrating the social, political, and cultural shifts during this time. The text places significant emphasis on the intellectual awakening that accompanied England's emergence as a Protestant power and reflects on broader themes involving literature, politics, and religion. The opening portion of this historical work introduces the reader to the literary and cultural landscape of England during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, detailing how the defeat of the Spanish Armada catalyzed a sense of national identity and intellectual advancement. It discusses the slow but significant development of English literature, highlighting figures like Spenser and Shakespeare, and contrasts their inventive works with the more rigid forms of English historical writing that characterized earlier periods. The text suggests that as England transitioned into a Protestant nation, the arts began to flourish, setting the stage for the Puritan era, which would explore both the moral and cultural implications of these significant changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Great Britain -- History
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EBook-No. 23642
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Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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