The Revolution of 1688 and the birth of the English political nation.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Straka, Gerald M. (ed.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lexington, Mass., Heath [1973]
Edition:2d ed.
Series:Problems in European civilization
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Table of Contents:
  • Evelyn, J. The confusion of events, May, 1688-February, 1689
  • Trevelyan, G. M. The revolution as a movement for democratic unification
  • Sachse, W. L. Mass movement behind the revolution
  • Straka, G. M. The nation contemplates its revolution, 1689-1789
  • The Bill of rights; the revolution as a constitutional program
  • Locke, J. Revolution and the natural right of rebellion
  • Laslett, P. Reappraisal of John Locke's relation to revolution theory
  • Ogg, D. The revolution as a reinforcement of English institutions
  • Straka, G. M. The revolution justified by divine right
  • Pinkham, L. William of Orange: conqueror
  • Baxter, S. B. William of Orange: prime mover of the revolution
  • The Jacobites. The revolution as immoral, illegal, and anti-monarchical
  • Cherry, G. L. Were the Jacobites right?--Horwitz, H. The role played by parties in the revolution
  • Walcott, R., Jr. The revolution and unreformed faction
  • Plumb, J. H. The revolution and the emergence of political stability
  • Suggestions for additional reading (p. 233-235)