Chris Durston
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Three new books covering the English Revolution
Published August 31 1996
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'Tis to be feared this threatening storm will not be allayed without some showers... of blood' – Chris Durston chronicles the rumours and fears of an England on the brink of fratricidal conflict. Published May 31 1992
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17th century history and literature
Published March 1 1991
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Edited by Roger Chartier
Published February 1 1990
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Chris Durston records how the monstrous and the supernatural were seized on by political and religious factions in seventeenth century England as signs of judgment. Published October 1 1987
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'Trappings of popery and rags of the beast'. Mince-pies, mummers, holly and church services all fell victim to a determined Puritan attempt to stamp out the celebration of Christmas under the Commonwealth. Published December 16 1985
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