An Abridgment Of Bishop Burnet's History Of His Own Times

By Gilbert Burnet and Thomas Stackhouse

Book Overview

An Abridgment of Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Times by Thomas Stackhouse is a condensed version of the original work by Bishop Gilbert Burnet. The book provides a historical account of the events that took place in England from the Restoration of Charles II in 1660 to the death of Queen Anne in 1714. The abridgment focuses on the political and religious developments that occurred during this period, including the reigns of James II and William III. The book also covers the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and the subsequent establishment of the Church of England as the dominant religious institution in the country. The author, Thomas Stackhouse, was a Church of England clergyman and writer who was known for his works on theology and history. This abridged version of Bishop Burnet's History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British history, politics, and religion during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162979127
• ISBN13: 9781162979120
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"