The World Turned Upside Down

Explore the riveting insights of *The World Turned Upside Down*, a compelling historical exploration by Christopher Hill. This profound work delves into the mid-seventeenth century English Revolution, an era marked by the clash of revolutionary ideals and the established social order. Hill meticulously examines the radical factions of the time, including the Diggers, the Ranters, and the Levellers, revealing their unique beliefs and the social dynamics that fueled their radicalism. Dive into 448 pages of rich analysis that sheds light on the quest for communal property, expanded democracy, and the challenge to the Protestant ethic. With a brand new B-format paperback, this edition from Penguin UK is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of social movements and revolutionary thought. Shipping is FREE on this item, making it an excellent choice for collectors and scholars alike. Don’t miss the chance to own this detailed portrait of a transformative period in English history. Perfect for students of sociology, political theory, and historical activism, this book invites you to reconsider the narrative of class relations, personal freedoms, and the imaginative arts of the era. Grab your copy of *The World Turned Upside Down* and uncover the forces that shaped modern thought.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141993133
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 448


Description:
Within the English revolution of the mid-seventeenth century which resulted in the triumph of the protestant ethic - the ideology of the propertied class - there threatened another, quite different, revolution. Its success might have established communal property, a far wider democracy in political and legal institutions, might have disestablished the state church and rejected the protestant ethic.

In The World Turned Upside Down Christopher Hill studies the beliefs of such radical groups as the Diggers, the Ranters, the Levellers and others, and the social and emotional impulses that gave rise to them. The relations between rich and poor classes, the part played by wandering 'masterless' men, the outbursts of sexual freedom, the great imaginative creations of Milton and Bunyan - these and many other elements build up into a marvellously detailed and coherent portrait of this strange, sudden effusion of revolutionary beliefs.

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