English Puritanism
English Puritanism by John Spurr, published by Macmillan Education UK in 1998, offers a comprehensive examination of the Puritans in seventeenth-century England. This 189-page study delves into the complexities surrounding the Puritans, exploring their beliefs, social organization, and the historical context of their rise and fall during a tumultuous period. The narrative is enriched with contemporary sources such as diaries, plays, and sermons, providing a vivid account that reflects the latest scholarship on the subject.
Readers will find this book to be an informative resource on the religious, political, and social history of the time. It addresses the dual perceptions of the Puritans—as both advocates of liberty and intolerant fanatics—while presenting a clear narrative that situates their experiences within the broader historical landscape of Great Britain. This edition serves as a valuable guide for those interested in understanding the multifaceted role of Puritanism in shaping seventeenth-century England.
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The Puritans of seventeenth century England have been blamed for everything from the English civil war to the rise of capitalism. But who were the Puritans of Stuart England? Were they apostles of liberty, who fled from persecution to the New World? Or were they intolerant fanatics, intent on bringing godliness to Stuart England?
This study provides a clear narrative of the rise and fall of the Puritans across the troubled seventeenth century. Their story is placed in context by analytical chapters, which describe what the Puritans believed and how they organised their religious and social life. Quoting many contemporary sources, including diaries, plays and sermons, this is a vivid and comprehensible account, drawing on the most recent scholarship. Readers will find this book an indispensable guide, not only to the religious history of seventeenth century England, but also to its political and social history.
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