| Author |
Clayton, Joseph, 1868-1943 |
| Title |
Leaders of the People: Studies in Democratic History
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Preface -- Archbishop Anselm and Norman autocracy, 1093-1130 -- Thomas of Canterbury, the defender of the poor, 1162-1170 -- William FitzOsbert, the first English agitator, 1188-1189 -- Stephen Langton and the Great Charter, 1207-1215 -- Bishop Grosseteste, the reformer, 1235-1253 -- Simon of Montfort and the English Parliament, 1258-1265 -- Wat Tyler and the Peasant Revolt, 1381 -- Jack Cade, the Captain of Kent, 1450 -- Sir Thomas More and freedom of conscience, 1529-1535 -- Robert Ket and the Norfolk Rising, 1549 -- Eliot, Hampden, and Pym and the supremacy of the Commons, 1626-1643 -- John Lilburne and the Levellers, 1647-1653 -- Winstanley the Digger, 1649-1650 -- Major Cartwright, the father of reform, 1776-1820 -- Ernest Jones and Chartism, 1838-1868 -- Conclusion.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Leaders of the People: Studies in Democratic History" by Joseph Clayton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and contributions of significant figures who played pivotal roles in the development of democracy and social justice in England, highlighting both celebrated leaders and the lesser-known rebels who fought against oppression. The opening of the work sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of these individuals, starting with a preface that acknowledges the varied reputations of the figures discussed, such as Archbishop Anselm and Sir Thomas More. It emphasizes the common thread of a resolute opposition to tyranny and a commitment to the liberties of the English people throughout history. The text indicates that each chapter will delve into specific figures and their unique struggles for freedom, suggesting that the author aims to re-evaluate their legacies and highlight their contributions to the ongoing quest for democracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Democracy
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64437 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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