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A Student s Guide to the Manuscripts Relating to English History in the Seventeenth Century in the Bodleian Library - Softcover

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9780243158294: A Student s Guide to the Manuscripts Relating to English History in the Seventeenth Century in the Bodleian Library

Synopsis

This book is a guide that offers readers interested in British history during the 17th century, a comprehensive directory to the extensive collection of valuable original manuscripts housed in the Bodleian Library, Oxford. The collection contains a wide variety of papers, including personal letters, political documents, and historical accounts that cover both major events and everyday life during this fascinating period. Organised into sections focusing on different topics, this book provides summaries of these documents, offering a unique insight into the social, political, and religious events that shaped 17th-century Britain. From the turbulent years of the Puritan Revolution to the reigns of the Stuart monarchs, this book's detailed descriptions and references to published sources make it an invaluable tool for researchers and an intriguing introduction for general readers.

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