Devil-Land : England Under Siege, 1588-1688 by Clare Jackson 9780141984575

Devil-Land : England Under Siege, 1588-1688

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Crowned with the prestigious Wolfson History Prize 2022, this riveting tome has captivated...
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Crowned with the prestigious Wolfson History Prize 2022, this riveting tome has captivated critics and readers alike, earning accolades from The Times, New Statesman, Telegraph, and Times Literary Supplement. Clare Jackson's 'Devil-Land' presents a revolutionary perspective on England's most tumultuous century, challenging our long-held notions of the nation's past.

In the eyes of its European neighbours, 17th-century England was a land of chaos and contradiction. Dubbed 'Devil-Land', it was perceived as a realm of fallen angels, torn asunder by sedition, religious fanaticism, and monarchical collapse. Jackson's brilliant narrative paints a vivid portrait of a nation perpetually teetering on the brink of disaster.

From the unmarried, heirless 'heretic' Elizabeth I to the Stuart monarchs James I and Charles I, viewed as penniless and inept, England's rulers were a source of constant consternation for Catholic Europe. The country lurched from one crisis to another: civil wars, regicide, a short-lived republic, followed by the dubious reigns of Charles II and James II, before William of Orange's Dutch invasion ushered in a new order.

Jackson's masterful work unveils England as a 'failed state', plagued by endemic instability and rocked by calamitous events such as the Gunpowder Plot and the Great Fire of London. Yet, from this crucible of catastrophe emerged extraordinary creativity. Drawing upon eyewitness accounts—many from bewildered foreigners—Jackson breathes life into this gripping tale of a nation in turmoil.

Spanning a century from the eve of the Spanish Armada in 1588 to the so-called 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688, 'Devil-Land' offers a captivating and audacious reinterpretation of England's complex and enthralling history. It's an essential read for anyone seeking to unravel the mysteries of this pivotal period in the nation's past.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780141984575
Book Author: Clare Jackson
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 47 cm
Book Publication Date: 2022-09-29
Book Pagination: 704 pages
Book Weight: 506g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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