The Blazing World : A New History of Revolutionary England
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Embark on a riveting journey through England's tumultuous 17th century, a period that birthed a new world order. This critically acclaimed work, lauded by Waterstones, The Telegraph, The Economist, and The New Yorker, offers a fresh perspective on a revolutionary era.

Dr Jonathan Healey's 'The Blazing World' paints a vivid portrait of a nation in flux. From the ascension of a Scottish monarch to the looming Dutch invasion, England weathered a storm of unprecedented changes. Terrorism and witch hunts plagued James I's reign, while his son Charles presided over a kingdom that descended into civil war, regicide, and a brief republican experiment.

In the plague-ridden coffeehouses and alehouses of London, radical ideas took root, challenging the very foundations of monarchy. Yet, despite its profound impact, this transformative century remains shrouded in misconception. Healey strips away the caricatures surrounding figures like Oliver Cromwell and Charles II, offering nuanced insights into their roles in shaping history.

With meticulous research and engaging prose, Healey connects the dots between past and present, revealing striking parallels to contemporary debates on constitutional reform and cultural divisions. From the gritty realities of civil strife to the intellectual ferment of religious discourse, 'The Blazing World' offers a comprehensive view of a society in the throes of reinvention.

This masterful narrative weaves together the grand tapestry of public affairs with intimate portraits of ordinary lives, illuminating the birth pangs of a new world order. For those seeking to understand the roots of modern Britain and the forces that continue to shape our world, 'The Blazing World' is an indispensable guide to a century that changed everything.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781526621658
Book Author: Dr Jonathan Healey
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Dimensions: 242 x 164 x 46 cm
Book Publication Date: 2023-02-02
Book Pagination: 512 pages
Book Weight: 946g
Why Sherlock & Pages?

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.’

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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.’

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