The Writing of Royalism 1628}}}1660 [Hardcover]

Robert Wilcher charts the political and ideological development of 'royalism' between 1628 and 1660.In The Writing of Royalism, Robert Wilcher charts the political and ideological development of royalism between 1628 and 1660. His study situates a wide range of minor and canonical texts in the tumultuous political contexts of the time, helpfully integrating them into a detailed historical narrative. He illustrates the role of literature in forging a party committed to the military defense of royalist values and determined to sustain them in defeat.In The Writing of Royalism, Robert Wilcher charts the political and ideological development of royalism between 1628 and 1660. His study situates a wide range of minor and canonical texts in the tumultuous political contexts of the time, helpfully integrating them into a detailed historical narrative. He illustrates the role of literature in forging a party committed to the military defense of royalist values and determined to sustain them in defeat.In The Writing of Royalism, Robert Wilcher charts the political and ideological development of royalism between 1628 and 1660. His study situates a wide range of minor and canonical texts in the tumultuous political contexts of the time, helpfully integrating them into a detailed historical narrative. He illustrates the role of literature in forging a party committed to the military defense of royalist values and determined to sustain them in defeat.Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. The halcyon days: 162837; 2. The Bishop's Wars and the Short Parliament: July 1637October 1640; 3. The Long Parliament and the trial of Strafford: November 1640May 1641; 4. The beginnings of constitutional royalism: MayOctober 1641; 5. The emergence of the constitutional royalists: October 1641March 1642; 6. The beginning of hostilities: March 1642April 1643; 7. Learning to write the war: AprilSeptember 1643; 8. Declining fortunes: from Newbury to Marston Moor: SeptembelC.