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In this captivating exploration, Alice Hunt breathes new life into a truly extraordinary decade. Her eloquent and impassioned narrative weaves a tale of political and cultural upheaval, whilst also celebrating the joyous innovations of the era. As Malcolm Gaskill notes, it's a gripping account, while Suzannah Lipscomb hails it as a 'magisterial, compelling and eye-opening biography' of Britain's remarkable experiment.
The 1650s unfolded at a dizzying pace. In the wake of Charles I's execution, the abolition of the 'dangerous' monarchy and dismissal of the House of Lords sent shockwaves rippling across the kingdom. These revolutionary acts ushered in a decade of astonishing transformation and uncertainty, steered by the soldier-statesman Oliver Cromwell.
Though brief, England's singular republican venture left an indelible mark on British history. It reshaped the intricate relationships between England, Scotland and Ireland, recalibrated the balance between monarch and populace, and rewrote the very narrative the British crafted—and continue to craft—about themselves.
REPUBLIC offers a meticulously researched, year-by-year chronicle of this exhilarating and audacious period. Hunt's work illuminates the true nature of Britain's republic: its ultimate downfall, but also its enduring triumphs. This is not merely a recounting of events, but a vivid journey through a pivotal moment in time that continues to shape our understanding of British identity.
Book ISBN: | 9780571303199 |
Book Author: | Alice Hunt |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
Book Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
Book Dimensions: | 242 x 160 x 44 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-09-26 |
Book Pagination: | 512 pages |
Book Weight: | 750g |
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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.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’