An Evelyn, John 1620-1706 creator Keynes, Geoffrey 1887-1982 text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "An Apologie for the Royal Party" by John Evelyn is a historical pamphlet written in the late 17th century. The work primarily addresses the political and social tensions of its time, particularly focusing on Evelyn's defense of royalist values in the face of growing parliamentary power and military rule during the English Civil War period. The text embodies passionate arguments for the legitimacy of monarchy and critiques the actions of those who opposed King Charles I. At the start of the pamphlet, Evelyn introduces his thoughts as a response to a political pamphlet published by the army that justifies its actions against the crown. He fervently argues against the ideologies that led to the King's downfall, detailing the injustices and tyranny that characterized the rule of the time. Evelyn reflects on the chaos and moral decay that have resulted from the displacement of the monarchy, presenting a call for restoration and a return to order, all while invoking biblical references to underline the gravity of his convictions. The opening sets the stage for a deeply personal yet politically charged appeal, highlighting Evelyn's sincere concern for the fate of his country amidst its tumultuous circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-02-23 Produced by David Starner, Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 -- Early works to 1800 Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1649-1660 -- Pamphlets DA Original publication data not identified 51012971 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17833 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17833 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133421.0 17833