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Archives are popularly seen as liminal, obscure spaces -- a perception far removed from the early modern reality. This examination of the central English archival system in the period before 1700 highlights the role played by the public records repositories in furnishing precedents for the constitutional struggle between Crown and Parliament. It traces the deployment of archival research in these controversies by three individuals who were at various points occupied with the keeping of records: Sir Robert Cotton, John Selden, and William Prynne. The book concludes by investigating the secretive State Paper Office, home of the arcana imperii, and its involvement in the government's intelligence network: notably the engagement of its most prominent Keeper Sir Thomas Wilson in judicial and political intrigue on behalf of the Crown.
Title: Oliver Cromwell and the Rule of the Puritans in England Author: Charles Firth Description: In "Oliver Cromwell and the Rule of the Puritans in England," acclaimed historian Charles Firth takes readers on a captivating journey through one of the most transformative periods in English history. This meticulously researched and expertly written book delves into the life and legacy of Oliver Cromwell, one of the most enigmatic and influential figures of the 17th century. Firth's narrative skillfully navigates through the tumultuous era of the English Civil War and the subsequent establishment of the Commonwealth of England, shedding light on the complex interplay of political, religious, a...
The first dedicated study of the practice of changing sides during the English Civil Wars. Reveals how side-changing shaped the course of the English Revolution, even contributing to the regicide itself, and remained an important political legacy to the English speaking peoples thereafter.
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