02331cam a22003253u 4500 28546 UtSlPG 20260610133642.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Ranke, Leopold von, 1795-1886 A history of England principally in the seventeenth century, Volume 1 (of 6) A history of England principally in the 17th century, Volume 1 (of 6) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-04-09 E-text prepared by Paul Dring, Frank van Drogen, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume 1" by Leopold von Ranke is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to narrate England's history, particularly focusing on the pivotal events and transformations during the seventeenth century that were influential both domestically and in broader European contexts. At the start of this volume, the author presents a preface discussing the challenges of writing a comprehensive history of a foreign nation, emphasizing the need for accuracy, thorough research, and engaging narratives. Ranke outlines his intention to cover key historical periods, particularly the significant religious and political conflicts of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. He reflects on England's unique position during these centuries as it balanced the retention of medieval institutions while navigating the religious transformations of the time. The opening serves to set the stage for a detailed exploration of England's historical evolution, the influence of pivotal characters, and the complex interplay of politics and religion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714 England -- Civilization -- 17th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28546 69454 69454