The Bloodless Revolution: England, 1688

Prall, Stuart E.

ISBN 10: 0299102947 / ISBN 13: 9780299102944

Published by University of Wisconsin Press, 1985

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Synopsis:

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 represented a crucial turning point in modern British history by decisively shifting political power from the monarchy to Parliament. In this cogent study, first published in 1972, Stuart Prall offers a well-balanced account of the Revolution, its roots, and its consequences. The events of 1688, Prall argues, cannot be viewed in isolation. Examining the tempestuous half-century that preceded and precipitated William and Mary's accession, he provides a comprehensive overview of the Revolution's context and of its historical meaning.

"[Prall] insists that the Revolution of 1688 was the culmination of a long crisis begun back in 1640, and the revolution settlement was the resolution of problems which the Puritan Revolution and the Restoration had left unsolved.  This is an admirable combination of analysis, commentary upon views of historians, and chronological narrative, starting with the Restoration in 1660 and continuing through the Act of Settlement in 1701."-Choice

About the Author:

Stuart Prall is Professor of English History at Queens College. His articles on Tudor and Stuart England have appeared in scholarly journals and he is the author of two previous books, including The Puritan Revolution: A Documentary History (Doubleday-Anchor, 1968).

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Bloodless Revolution: England, 1688
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Publication Date: 1985
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good