James ii was a roman catholic, and some protestants under his rule opposed his kingship. Some foxing throughout, particularly to prelims and page edges. Hyde had high hopes for the reception of his book, and interspersed the history with his own autobiography. The history of the rebellion and civil wars in england begun in the year 1641 by edward, earl of clarendon. An anonymous copy of lord clarendons history, 87 folios.
History of the rebellion and civil wars in england begun in the year 1641 worlds classics. The life of edward earl of clarendon, written by himself. Its purpose was to analyse the process by which clarendons history was written and to point out that certain sections are. A history of rebellion rebellions against english rule. Antique books 1707 clarendon history of the rebellion. Find out more about edward hyde, first earl of clarendon on the oxford dictionary of national biography, freely available until 12th july 20.
Reedited from a fresh collation of the original ms. A new selection oxford worlds classics 9780199228171. The monmouth rebellion, also known as the revolt of the west or the west country rebellion, was an attempt to overthrow james ii, who had become king of england, scotland and ireland upon the death of his elder brother charles ii on 6 february 1685. History of the rebellion and civil wars in england work. Edward hyde, 1st earl of clarendon 18 february 1609 9 december 1674, was an english statesman, diplomat and historian, who served as chief advisor to charles i during the first english civil war, and lord chancellor to his son from 1660 to 1667 unlike many contemporaries, hyde largely avoided involvement in the political disputes of the 1630s, until. Written by a man who for over a quarter of a century was one of the closest advisers to charles i and charles ii, it contains a remarkably frank account of the inadequacies of royalist policymaking as well as an astute analysis. Edward hyde, 1st earl of clarendon 18 february 1609 9 december 1674, was an english statesman, diplomat and historian, who served as chief advisor to charles i during the first english civil war, and lord chancellor to his son from 1660 to 1667. History of the rebellion and civil wars in england first. Clarendons massive history has since its first publication in 17024 dominated our images of the english civil war. The history of the rebellion and civil wars in england begun in the year 1641, volume 1. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Indeed, the work was even involved in the publishing war between supporters of.
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In elegant and vital prose it brings to life the personalities who shaped this eraand the principles for which a nation was divided. With the precedent passages, and actions, that contributed thereunto, and the happy end and conclusion therof by the kings blessed restoration, and return upon the 29th may, in the year 1660. The history of the rebellion a new selection oxford world. Top nasa images solar system collection ames research center. Selections from the history of the rebellion and the life by himself. Other articles where history of the rebellion and civil wars in england is discussed. History of the rebellion and civil wars in england. The history of the rebellion and civil wars in england chronicles in absorbing detail the intrigues and upheavals, the alliances and confrontations, and the triumphs and the tragedies of the 1640s and 1650s.
Written by someone intimately connected with the momentous events it describes, the history is also notable for its literary. Clarendon selections from the history of the rebellion and civil wars, and the life by himself by clarendon, first earl of hyde. The theatrethe clarendon printing house, 170217041759. History of the rebellion and civil wars in england begun in the year. Another image of the history of the rebellion and civil wars in england begun. With the precedent passages, and actions, that contributed thereunto, and the happy end, and conclusion thereof by the kings blessed restoration, and return, upon the 29th of may, in the year 1660, edward hyde earl of clarendon.
The history of the great rebellion author edward hyde, earl of clarendon edited by roger lockyer formatbinding hardcover book condition used fine jacket condition slipcase worn binding hardcover publisher oxford university press the folio society place of publication london date published 1967 bookseller catalogs history. Scream of angry rebel man stock image by dundanim 16 377 rebellion stock photography by devon 2 10 rebellion stock photography by devon 1 19 hand behind barbed wire pictures by aaron007 10 122 barbed wire picture by hasenonkel 28 661 concept of rebellion, flow against the tide, individuality, and path a leader follows. Warburton volume 1 by clarendon, edward hyde, earl of, 16091674. The history of the rebellion edward earl of clarendon on. The history of the rebellion a new selection edward hyde, earl of clarendon edited and introduced by paul seaward oxford worlds classics. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more.
This work originally published in 17021704 as the history of the rebellion and civil wars in england was the first fullscale, detailed history of the civil war and was written by a key player in the events contained within it. The first octavo edition of clarendons classic account of the english civil war. The history of the rebellion and civil wars in england v. The history of the rebellion and civil wars in england, to which is added an historical view of the affairs of ireland. The history of the rebellion and civil wars in england begun in the year 1641 volume v edward hyde, earl of clarendon edited by w. Selections from history of the rebellion and civil wars and the life by himself, the worlds classics by huehns, c.
Early life and career began a draft of his history of the rebellion and civil wars in england in the hope that his interpretation of. Clarendon s history chonicles the english civil war from the perspective of someone intimately involved in the events he describes. With the precedent passages, and actions, that contributed thereunto, and the happy end, and conclusion thereof by the 14759589791. Edward hyde clarendon clarendon, edward hyde, earl of, 16091674 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article clarendon, edward hyde, earl of, 16091674.
With the precedent passages, and actions, that contributed thereunto, and the happy end, and conclusion thereof by the kings blessed restoration, and return, upon the 29th of may, in the year 1660, volume 1, part 1. History of the rebellion and civil wars in england begun in the year 1641. The history of the rebellion and civil wars in england, by edward clarendon printed at the theatre oxford 17051707, first octavo edition 5 of 6 volumes 14cmx12cm, 1545p condition. Mcconnell fine books specialising in fine, rare and antiquarian leatherbound books.
Records of the war of the rebellion include copies of army correspondence reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders from both the union and confederate armies discussing their operations. Edward hyde clarendon clarendon, edward hyde, earl of. The history of the rebellion and civil wars in england is now available on oxford scholarly editions online in the restoration prose module. Since its publication at the beginning of the eighteenth century, the earl of clarendons history of the english civil war has remained one of the most important sources for our understanding of the events that changed the course of british history. The first series contains formal reports which, according to the preface in volume 1, will be arranged according to the campaigns and several theaters of. Macrays edition of the history of the rebelliont, published in 1888, was the first to give the correct text, to indicate the sources from which each part of the text was derived, and to. The code was named for edward hyde, 1st earl of clarendon, who was charles iis lord chancellor.
Written by one of the closest advisers to charles i and charles ii, clarendons history contains a remarkably frank account of the inadequacies of royalist policymaking as well as an astute analysis of the principles and practice of government. Details about history of the rebellion and civil wars in england clarendon leather book set. The clarendon code was a series of four legal statutes passed between 16611665 which effectively reestablished the supremacy of the anglican church after the interlude of cromwells commonwealth, and ended toleration for dissenting religions. History of the clarendon fund clarendon scholarships. Externally the books are in a contemporary full calf leather binding with the title on the spine red label. Edward hyde, first earl of clarendon, the history of the rebellion and civil wars in england, begun in the year 1641 oxford, printed at the theatre, 1702 4.
An insiders view of the english civil war, lord clarendons history of the rebellion is told from an archroyalist perspective but gives every major figure his due cromwell is eulogized as a brave bad man. This classic work is admired for its literary quality as well as its historical value. Buy the history of the rebellion and civil wars in england vol iii part ii by edward earl of clarendon, in acceptable condition. Here is the only affordable selection of clarendons classic history of the rebellion currently in print, and the first popular edition since 1953. Any detailed criticism of clarendon must be based upon this edition.
During the 17th century, edward hyde, later the earl of clarendon and also the chancellor for the university of oxford from 16601667, presented his hugely successful work on the english civil war entitled the history of the great rebellion and civil wars in england. Clarendons history of the rebellion is one of the bestknown historical narratives and one of the greatest. The history of the rebellion and civil wars in england. Selections by clarendon, edward hyde,earl of and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The history of the rebellion and civil wars in england begun in the year 1641. This text is often considered as being the first fullscale, detailed history of the civil war, and is also important due to the role clarendon himself played in the events detailed in the work. The history of the rebellion and civil wars in england vol. This is a large heavy book so please check postage with bookseller. He vividly portrays the dissension and bad blood within the kings camp, sparing no one, not even the king. The history of the rebellion and civil wars in england strongly supports a monarchy founded on law, with both church and constitution as a necessary aspect of sound government. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages.
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