The Blazing World : A New History of Revolutionary England

Prepare to be enthralled by this meticulously researched and passionately argued account of England's most tumultuous century. Dr Jonathan Healey's 'The Blazing World' offers a riveting exploration of 17th-century life, brimming with vigour and excitement.

This era witnessed England's transformation from a nation ruled by a Scottish monarch to one under the shadow of Dutch influence. In between, the country experienced a cataclysmic civil war, an unprecedented military coup, and the execution of a king. For a brief, unique moment in history, England became a republic. The air crackled with revolutionary ideas as ordinary citizens engaged in heated debates in coffee houses and taverns.

Healey masterfully dispels the fog of myth surrounding pivotal events such as the Civil War and the Glorious Revolution. He breathes new life into historical figures like Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, and William of Orange, rescuing them from the realm of caricature. With razor-sharp wit and keen observation, the author argues that this revolutionary age has never been more pertinent to our understanding of the present.

From the gritty realities of political machinations to the complexities of religious schisms, from the brutality of civil conflicts to the terror of witch hunts, and from the devastation of plague to the birth of press freedoms, 'The Blazing World' paints a vivid, panoramic portrait of this strange and fascinating century. Prepare to be captivated by Healey's exuberant narrative as he unravels the intricate tapestry of Revolutionary England.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9781526621696
Book Author:	Dr Jonathan Healey
Book Format:	Paperback / softback
Book Imprint:	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Dimensions:	130 x 198 x 35 cm
Book Publication Date:	2024-11-04
Book Pagination:	512 pages
Book Weight:	386g