Books

  1. The Crisis of Parliaments: English History, 1509-1660 (Short Oxford History of the Modern World)
    The Crisis of Parliaments: English History, 1509-1660 (Short Oxford History of the Modern World)
  2. Memories of West Bromwich (Alton Douglas Presents S.)
    Memories of West Bromwich (Alton Douglas Presents S.)
  3. Russia's Stillborn Democracy?: From Gorbachev to Yeltsin
    Russia's Stillborn Democracy?: From Gorbachev to Yeltsin
  4. Citizenship and Immigration in Postwar Britain: The Institutional Origins of a Multicultural Nation
    Citizenship and Immigration in Postwar Britain: The Institutional Origins of a Multicultural Nation
  5. Cicero: Pro Rabirio Postumo
    Cicero: Pro Rabirio Postumo
  6. The Black Sea: A History
    The Black Sea: A History
  7. Imhotep: The Vizier and Physician of King Zoser (Oxford University Press Academic Monograph Reprints)
    Imhotep: The Vizier and Physician of King Zoser (Oxford University Press Academic Monograph Reprints)
  8. The Lindian Chronicle and the Greek Creation of Their Past
    The Lindian Chronicle and the Greek Creation of Their Past
  9. Spectacular Power in the Greek and Roman City
    Spectacular Power in the Greek and Roman City
  10. Music and the Muses: The Culture of Mousike in the Classical Athenian City
    Music and the Muses: The Culture of Mousike in the Classical Athenian City
  11. Iliad: Bk. 1
    Iliad: Bk. 1
  12. The Kosovo Report: Conflict, International Response, Lessons Learned
    The Kosovo Report: Conflict, International Response, Lessons Learned
  13. The Government of Scotland 1560-1625
    The Government of Scotland 1560-1625
  14. Aspects of the Belfast Agreement
    Aspects of the Belfast Agreement
  15. Democratic Consolidation in Eastern Europe: International and Transnational Factors Vol 2 (Oxford Studies in Democratization)
    Democratic Consolidation in Eastern Europe: International and Transnational Factors Vol 2 (Oxford Studies in Democratization)
  16. Europe 1900-1945 (Short Oxford History of Europe)
    Europe 1900-1945 (Short Oxford History of Europe)
  17. Northern Ireland and the Divided World: Post-agreement Northern Ireland in Comparative Perspective
    Northern Ireland and the Divided World: Post-agreement Northern Ireland in Comparative Perspective
  18. Plato on Knowledge and Forms: Selected Essays
    Plato on Knowledge and Forms: Selected Essays
  19. Italy in the Central Middle Ages 1000-1300 (Short Oxford History of Italy)
    Italy in the Central Middle Ages 1000-1300 (Short Oxford History of Italy)
  20. Italy in the Central Middle Ages (Short Oxford History of Italy)
    Italy in the Central Middle Ages (Short Oxford History of Italy)
  21. Cannabis Britannica: Empire, Trade and Prohibition 1800-1928
    Cannabis Britannica: Empire, Trade and Prohibition 1800-1928
  22. Gender and Empire (Oxford History of the British Empire Companion S.)
    Gender and Empire (Oxford History of the British Empire Companion S.)
  23. After Rome: C.400-c.800 (Short Oxford History of the British Isles)
    After Rome: C.400-c.800 (Short Oxford History of the British Isles)
  24. Mary Dormer Harris: The Life and Works of a Warwickshire Historian
    Mary Dormer Harris: The Life and Works of a Warwickshire Historian
  25. France in the Later Middle Ages 1200-1500 (Short Oxford History of France)
    France in the Later Middle Ages 1200-1500 (Short Oxford History of France)
The Crisis of Parliaments: English History, 1509-1660 (Short Oxford History of the Modern World Series)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Probably the Best Introduction to the Period
  • A students review
 The Crisis of Parliaments: English History, 1509-1660 (Short Oxford History of the Modern World Series)
Conrad Russell
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

The two themes of this book are the political and constitutional effects of rapid inflation and the difficulties caused by the universal desire to achieve and enforce religious unity in a theologically divided country.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Probably the Best Introduction to the Period.......2005-11-26

While somewhat dated, this is probably the best introduction to the period. I use the word "probably," because I am not an expert on Early Modern England, and therefore I do not know the entire literature available. What I can say, though, is that Russell's work is magnificantly written. The presentation of ideas is crystal clear and the writing is emotive and witty. In short, its a page turner (for a history nut). The glossary is incomplete but very helpful, and the revised bibiographic essay brings the reader closer (1988) to the contemporary historical debates. Having effortlessly read this book, I can easily engage more specilized studies of the period, like Russell's equally reccommended (though for different reasons) "The Fall of the British Monarchies 1637-1642," or Jonathan Scott's "England's Troubles."

5 out of 5 stars A students review.......2001-12-02

This is THE essential title for any student studying the Early Modern British period. Informative, descriptive and passionatly imaginative this book brings together the threads of some of the greatest historians throughout the age (e.g. Clarendon) and intertwines them into something unique, bold and pioneering. Leading the thrust in revisionism Russell aproaches his work with a 'through' analysis of events (one even Wentworth would admire!). The way in which he combines facts, figures and enthusiastic description is one to be admired and one, as a devoted A-Level History student, I was eternally indebted to and grateful for.
THE CRISIS OF PARLIAMENTS ENGLISH HISTORY 1509-1660
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    		THE CRISIS OF PARLIAMENTS ENGLISH HISTORY 1509-1660
    Conrad Russell
    Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback
    ASIN: B000OK4WF0

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