The first major study of party conflict in England over the later Stuart period from the reign of Charles II to its culmination under Anne. Tim Harris shows how the party configuration of subsequent British politics emerged in these crucial years. He deals not only with high politics and with the organisation of the new parties, but also with the ideological roots of party strife.
I am currently a student at Brown University, and in fact taking a class taught by the author himself, Tim Harris. The book is very thorough, covering every aspect of what used to be a period with very little literature. Of course, the writing is at times erudite, but Harris does a fine job of summarizing and dividing his chapters into appropriate sections. I highly recommend this book for anyone doing research on the time period; however, if you are looking for a relaxing read, try something a little lighter.
definitive account of the rise of English party politics
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Harris, arguably the best young historian of the early modern period, has produced what by all accounts must be considered a gem. Drawing from a wide evidentiary base, he delves into the complexities of the court and country division, exclusion, the emergence of party, the Glorious Revolution and life under William and Anne before concluding his work with a comprehensive discussion of Jacobitism. A model of outstanding historical scholarship, this book is an absolute must for anyone even remotely interested in this period of British history.
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