Author: Peter C. Herman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444394991
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A Short History of Early Modern England presents the historical and cultural information necessary for a richer understanding of English Renaissance literature. Written in a clear and accessible style for an undergraduate level audience Gives an overview of the period’s history as well as an understanding of the historiographic issues Explores key historical and literary events, from the Wars of the Roses to the publication of John Milton’s Paradise Regained Features in depth explanations of key terms and concepts, such as absolutism and the Elizabethan Settlement
A Short History of Early Modern England
Author: Peter C. Herman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444394991
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A Short History of Early Modern England presents the historical and cultural information necessary for a richer understanding of English Renaissance literature. Written in a clear and accessible style for an undergraduate level audience Gives an overview of the period’s history as well as an understanding of the historiographic issues Explores key historical and literary events, from the Wars of the Roses to the publication of John Milton’s Paradise Regained Features in depth explanations of key terms and concepts, such as absolutism and the Elizabethan Settlement
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444394991
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A Short History of Early Modern England presents the historical and cultural information necessary for a richer understanding of English Renaissance literature. Written in a clear and accessible style for an undergraduate level audience Gives an overview of the period’s history as well as an understanding of the historiographic issues Explores key historical and literary events, from the Wars of the Roses to the publication of John Milton’s Paradise Regained Features in depth explanations of key terms and concepts, such as absolutism and the Elizabethan Settlement
Middle-Class Writing in Late Medieval London
Author: Malcolm Richardson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317323971
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Richardson explores how a powerful culture of writing was created in late medieval London, even though initially few inhabitants could actually write themselves. Whilst previous studies have tended to focus on middle-class literary reading patterns, this study examines writing skills separately both from reading skills and from literature.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317323971
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Richardson explores how a powerful culture of writing was created in late medieval London, even though initially few inhabitants could actually write themselves. Whilst previous studies have tended to focus on middle-class literary reading patterns, this study examines writing skills separately both from reading skills and from literature.
Documents of Shakespeare's England
Author: John A. Wagner
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440867429
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
This engaging collection of over 60 primary document selections sheds light on the personalities, issues, events, and ideas that defined and shaped life in England during the years of Shakespeare's life and career. Documents of Shakespeare's England contains more than 60 primary document selections that will help readers understand all aspects of life in Elizabethan and Jacobean England. The book is divided into 12 topical sections, such as Politics and Parliament, London Life, and Queen and Court, which offer five document selections each. Each document is preceded by a detailed introduction that puts the selection into historical context and explains why it is important. A general introduction and chronology help readers understand Shakespeare's England in broad terms and see connections, causes, and consequences. Bibliographies of current and useful print and electronic information resources accompany each document, and a general bibliography lists seminal works on Shakespeare's England. This is an engaging and accurate introduction to the England of William Shakespeare told in the words of those who experienced it.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440867429
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
This engaging collection of over 60 primary document selections sheds light on the personalities, issues, events, and ideas that defined and shaped life in England during the years of Shakespeare's life and career. Documents of Shakespeare's England contains more than 60 primary document selections that will help readers understand all aspects of life in Elizabethan and Jacobean England. The book is divided into 12 topical sections, such as Politics and Parliament, London Life, and Queen and Court, which offer five document selections each. Each document is preceded by a detailed introduction that puts the selection into historical context and explains why it is important. A general introduction and chronology help readers understand Shakespeare's England in broad terms and see connections, causes, and consequences. Bibliographies of current and useful print and electronic information resources accompany each document, and a general bibliography lists seminal works on Shakespeare's England. This is an engaging and accurate introduction to the England of William Shakespeare told in the words of those who experienced it.
Catalogue
Author: Melbourne parl. libr
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Catalogue of the valuable private library of the late ... Richard Bentley ... which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Sotheby, Wilkinson&Hodge ... on Monday, 18th December, 1871, etc
Bibliotheca Cantiana. A Catalogue of a Collection of Books, Pamphlets, and Prtins, Relating to the County of Kent...
Catalogue of the Valuable Library, Prints, Autographs and Manuscripts of the Late Thomas Hill ... a Cup and Vase Both Formed from the Mulberry Tree Planted by Shakespeare, Formerly in the Possession of Garrick, which Will be Sold by Auction by Messrs. Evans, No.93, Pall Mall, on Wednesday, March 10, and Six Following Days ...
The Rise and Fall of Owain Glyn Dwr
Author: Gideon Brough
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 178673110X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The subject of this compelling biography, Owain Glyn Dwr is one of the great figures of Welsh and military history. Initially a loyal subject of the king of England, he reluctantly took up arms against the Crown he had served. Once committed to rebellion, he proved surprisingly talented at leading rebel troops against a theoretically vastly superior enemy. Gideon Brough reveals that Owain was more than just a warrior: he conceived and implemented a strategy which saw his small, poorly-equipped forces repeatedly defeat Crown troops and bring down the apparatus of governance in Wales. Following these achievements, he held native parliaments and established diplomatic contact with surrounding powers. This led to a treaty with France, after the conclusion of which, he welcomed French forces to Welsh soil to campaign with the rebels. In brief, Owain erected a rebel state and won international recognition, as the book soinsightfully shows. It later reflects on how Owain's foreign support was fractured by the intrigues of exceptionally talented English diplomats at work in the French court and the subsequent creation of an environment which allowed Crown forces to concentrate on defeating the rebellion in Wales. Brough very effectively argues that, although ultimately unsuccessful, Owain emerges from the era as a gifted and honourable leader, giving the Welsh a figure commonly recalled as a hero.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 178673110X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The subject of this compelling biography, Owain Glyn Dwr is one of the great figures of Welsh and military history. Initially a loyal subject of the king of England, he reluctantly took up arms against the Crown he had served. Once committed to rebellion, he proved surprisingly talented at leading rebel troops against a theoretically vastly superior enemy. Gideon Brough reveals that Owain was more than just a warrior: he conceived and implemented a strategy which saw his small, poorly-equipped forces repeatedly defeat Crown troops and bring down the apparatus of governance in Wales. Following these achievements, he held native parliaments and established diplomatic contact with surrounding powers. This led to a treaty with France, after the conclusion of which, he welcomed French forces to Welsh soil to campaign with the rebels. In brief, Owain erected a rebel state and won international recognition, as the book soinsightfully shows. It later reflects on how Owain's foreign support was fractured by the intrigues of exceptionally talented English diplomats at work in the French court and the subsequent creation of an environment which allowed Crown forces to concentrate on defeating the rebellion in Wales. Brough very effectively argues that, although ultimately unsuccessful, Owain emerges from the era as a gifted and honourable leader, giving the Welsh a figure commonly recalled as a hero.
Literary Bypaths of the Renaissance
Author: Elbert Nevius Sebring Thompson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description