The World Turned Upside Down: Radical Ideas During the English Revolution
The World Turned Upside Down: Radical Ideas During the English Revolution
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1984431
Book • Nonfiction
England • 17th century
1984
Adult
18+ years
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In The World Turned Upside Down: Radical Ideas During the English Revolution, Christopher Hill explores the transformative period of the English Revolution, highlighting how individuals and groups challenged traditional beliefs. The text delves into radical political, religious, and social ideas that emerged, shaping modern thought and advancing concepts of freedom and equality.
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Christopher Hill's The World Turned Upside Down is praised for its thorough exploration of radical ideas during the English Revolution, offering a fresh perspective on social and political upheaval. Critics appreciate Hill's engaging narrative and meticulous research. However, some find the focus on ideological shifts over concrete historical events somewhat limiting.
Who Should Read The World Turned Upside Down: Radical Ideas During the English Revolution?
A reader drawn to The World Turned Upside Down by Christopher Hill would likely have a keen interest in revolutionary history, radical political ideas, and social transformation. Fans of The English Civil War by Peter Ackroyd or A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn might appreciate this book's exploration of transformative societal shifts.
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Christopher Hill was known for his expertise on 17th-century England and played a key role in the development of social history as a field, notably analyzing the English Revolution through its radical and intellectual veins.
Hill's work, emblematic of his Marxist perspective, frequently highlighted the interplay between social structures and revolutionary ideas, leading to groundbreaking interpretations that influenced subsequent historical research.
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The World Turned Upside Down explores the nonconformist religious and political ideas that emerged during the English Revolution, providing insight into how these movements challenged the status quo and contributed to the broader tapestry of revolutionary thought.
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Book • Nonfiction
England • 17th century
1984
Adult
18+ years
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