The Revolution of 1688 and the birth of the English political nation
Straka, Gerald M.
Lexington, Mass. Heath
[1973]
Edition for 1963 published under title: The revolution of 1688
Contents: Evelyn, J. The confusion of events, May, 1688-February, 1689.--Trevelyan, G. M. The revolution as a movement for democratic unification.--Sachse, W. L. Mass movement behind the revolution.--Straka, G. M. The nation contemplates its revolution, 1689-1789.--The Bill of rights; the revolution as a constitutional program.--Locke, J. Revolution and the natural right of rebellion.--Laslett, P. Reappraisal of John Locke's relation to revolution theory.--Ogg, D. The revol ution as a reinforcement of English institutions.--Straka, G. M. The revolution justified by divine right.--Pinkham, L. William of Orange: conqueror.--Baxter, S. B. William of Orange: prime mover of the revolution.--The Jacobites. The revol ution as immoral, illegal, and anti-monarchical.--Cherry, G. L. Were the Jacobites right?--Horwitz, H. The role played by parties in the revolution.--Walcott, R., Jr. The revolution and u