Keay, Anna
The Restless Republic: Britain without a Crown
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008282028
- author:
- Keay, Anna
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 15.9 x 4.1 centimeters (0.4
- Genre:
- History, Revolutionary, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Restless Republic: Britain Without a Crown by Anna Keay is a gripping narrative that explores the pivotal decade following the execution of King Charles I in 1649. This was a time of great upheaval, as the English monarchy was abolished and the people were declared the sovereign force in the land. Anna Trapnel's visions, John Bradshaw's courtroom trials, Marchamont Nedham's propaganda efforts, Gerrard Winstanley's Utopian ideals, William Petty's scientific mapping, and the Countess of Derby's defiance all played significant roles in shaping this extraordinary period. Keay masterfully weaves these stories together to create a vivid portrait of Britain during its most turbulent years. As the country navigated the aftermath of revolution, it set on a new course that would have far-reaching consequences for its future.
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