Puritanism and Liberty (1603-1660) by Kenneth Bell, Kenneth Bell, and S. E. Winbolt

"Puritanism and Liberty (1603-1660)" by Kenneth Bell and S. E. Winbolt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as part of a series of English History Source Books, compiling significant primary documents to illustrate the interplay of religion and political liberty during a tumultuous period in English history. The book likely covers key events and prominent figures, shedding light on the rise of Puritanism and its impact on civil liberties and governance. The opening of this volume provides an introduction to the historical context of Puritanism and the struggle for liberty in England from 1603 to 1660. It outlines the purpose of the series, which is to present previously inaccessible documents for educational purposes, facilitating a deeper engagement with historical themes. Early excerpts include discussions from significant trials, political debates, and notable proclamations that highlight the tensions between differing religious ideologies, the monarchy's authority, and the emergent demands for individual liberties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Compiler Bell, Kenneth (Kenneth Norman), 1884-1951
Editor Bell, Kenneth (Kenneth Norman), 1884-1951
Editor Winbolt, S. E. (Samuel Edward), 1868-1944
Title Puritanism and Liberty (1603-1660)
Third Edition
Series Title Bell's English History Source Books
Credits E-text prepared by John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Early Stuarts, 1603-1649 -- Sources
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660 -- Sources
Category Text
eBook-No. 51561
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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