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Название книги: A Spectacle Of Corruption
Автор(ы): David Liss
Жанр: Современная проза
Адрес книги: http://www.6lib.ru/books/A-Spectacle-Of-Corruption-194415.html
The second book in the Benjamin Weaver series, 2004
HISTORICAL NOTE
In the course of writing this novel, I’ve taken considerable pains to try to convey clearly the relevant terms and concerns of early eighteenth-century British politics, but I’ve provided the following information for readers who may want a quick review or some historical context.Time Line of Significant Events
Leading Up to the 1722 General Election
1642-49 England ’s civil wars are fought between the Royalists in support of Charles I and the Parliamentarians, who rebelled against the king’s Catholic leanings and sought to instill a government based on radical Protestant ideals.1649 King Charles I is executed.1649-60 During the Interregnum, Oliver Cromwell and later his son, Richard, lead the nation, along with Parliament.1660 The Restoration of the Monarchy, the army supports the return of Charles’s son, Charles II. The new king is a declared Protestant but is suspected of having Catholic leanings.1685 Upon Charles
Название книги: A Spectacle Of Corruption
Автор(ы): David Liss
Жанр: Современная проза
Адрес книги: http://www.6lib.ru/books/A-Spectacle-Of-Corruption-194415.html
The second book in the Benjamin Weaver series, 2004
HISTORICAL NOTE
In the course of writing this novel, I’ve taken considerable pains to try to convey clearly the relevant terms and concerns of early eighteenth-century British politics, but I’ve provided the following information for readers who may want a quick review or some historical context.Time Line of Significant Events
Leading Up to the 1722 General Election
1642-49 England ’s civil wars are fought between the Royalists in support of Charles I and the Parliamentarians, who rebelled against the king’s Catholic leanings and sought to instill a government based on radical Protestant ideals.1649 King Charles I is executed.1649-60 During the Interregnum, Oliver Cromwell and later his son, Richard, lead the nation, along with Parliament.1660 The Restoration of the Monarchy, the army supports the return of Charles’s son, Charles II. The new king is a declared Protestant but is suspected of having Catholic leanings.1685 Upon Charles
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