English Restoration And Louis XIV - Osmund Airy - Bog

English Restoration and Louis XIV: From the Peace of Westphalia to the Peace of Nimwegen is a historical book written by Osmund Airy in 1921. The book focuses on the political and social developments in England and France during the period between the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 and the Peace of Nimwegen in 1678. The author explores the impact of the Restoration of the English monarchy and the reign of Louis XIV on the two countries and their relationship with each other.Airy provides a detailed account of the political and military events that took place during this period, including the English Civil War, the execution of Charles I, the Commonwealth period, and the Restoration of Charles II. He also examines the rise of Louis XIV and his efforts to establish France as a dominant power in Europe, including his wars with the Dutch Republic and his expansionist policies in the Rhineland.The book delves into the cultural and social changes that occurred during this time, including the emergence of the Enlightenment and the Scientific Revolution, as well as the growth of commerce and trade. Airy also discusses the role of religion and the Church in these developments, including the rise of nonconformist Protestantism in England and the persecution of Huguenots in France.English Restoration and Louis XIV is an important historical work that provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and cultural changes that took place in England and France during this crucial period in European history.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.