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100 1 _aRanke, Leopold von,
_d1795-1886
245 1 2 _aA history of England principally in the seventeenth century, Volume 2 (of 6)
246 1 _aA history of England principally in the 17th century, Volume 2 (of 6)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-05-10
508 _aFrank van Drogen, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A History of England principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume 2" by Leopold von Ranke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the intricate political and military events surrounding England during the tumultuous seventeenth century, focusing particularly on the period under King Charles I. The narrative explores significant themes, such as the relationship between England, France, and Spain, and the influential conflicts within Scotland and the broader context of the Thirty Years’ War in Europe. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of Charles I’s reign, emphasizing the complexities of his diplomatic relations, especially in light of his attempts to negotiate peace with formidable foes like Spain and France. Ranke introduces the reader to the political landscape, highlighting key figures such as the Duke of Buckingham, whose actions and untimely death significantly impacted England's foreign policy. This opening portion also foreshadows the mounting friction between the monarchy and Parliament, hinting at the civil unrest and conflicts that will arise as a result of Charles I's endeavors to strengthen and assert his authority without parliamentary consent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Clarendonpress, 1875
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714
653 _aEngland -- Civilization -- 17th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70730
999 _c111456
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