| Compiler |
Bell, Kenneth (Kenneth Norman), 1884-1951 |
| Editor |
Bell, Kenneth (Kenneth Norman), 1884-1951 |
| Editor |
Winbolt, S. E. (Samuel Edward), 1868-1944 |
| Title |
Puritanism and Liberty (1603-1660)
Third Edition
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| Series Title |
Bell's English History Source Books
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Puritanism and Liberty (1603-1660)" by Kenneth Bell and S. E. Winbolt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as part of a series of English History Source Books, compiling significant primary documents to illustrate the interplay of religion and political liberty during a tumultuous period in English history. The book likely covers key events and prominent figures, shedding light on the rise of Puritanism and its impact on civil liberties and governance. The opening of this volume provides an introduction to the historical context of Puritanism and the struggle for liberty in England from 1603 to 1660. It outlines the purpose of the series, which is to present previously inaccessible documents for educational purposes, facilitating a deeper engagement with historical themes. Early excerpts include discussions from significant trials, political debates, and notable proclamations that highlight the tensions between differing religious ideologies, the monarchy's authority, and the emergent demands for individual liberties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Early Stuarts, 1603-1649 -- Sources
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660 -- Sources
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51561 |
| Release Date |
Mar 26, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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