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

An Abridgment of Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Times by Thomas Stackhouse is a condensed version of the original work by Gilbert Burnet. The book provides a comprehensive account of the political and religious events that took place during the reigns of Charles II, James II, William III, and Anne. The author, Stackhouse, has carefully selected and summarized the most significant events and characters of the period, including the Glorious Revolution, the Jacobite Risings, and the rise of the Whig and Tory parties. Through Burnet's firsthand accounts and Stackhouse's abridgment, readers gain a deeper understanding of the political and religious tensions that shaped England in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. The book is an excellent resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in the political and religious history of England during this period.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.