The Stuart Dynasty
Who was the hero of the unification of the isles of Great Britain?
How did the Scottish royal family ascend to the throne of England?
292 beautiful pictures vividly restored
Historical features of the Stuart dynasty
Recently, The China Pictorial Publishing House launched the 33rd book in the "Firefly" book series of light reading and interesting history: "Stuart Dynasty".
Cromwell at the Battle of Nasby in 1645
The book, along with 292 colored drawings, follows a timeline and tells the rise and fall of the Stuart dynasty in England, revealing how the Scottish royal family ascended to the throne of England, why a king was put on the guillotine, and why the life of the people under Cromwell was so miserable. In addition, readers will see the restoration of the Stuart dynasty, delve into the dispute over the throne that led to the downfall of a king, and explore the series of activities undertaken to regain the usurped throne.
Queen Mary II was the oldest living child of James II and Ann Hyde
The Stuart family is one of the oldest and most turbulent royal families in British history. During his reign, there were fires in London, the plague of 1665, and a series of intrigues and tricks. After experiencing rebellion and victory over disaster, the Stuart family eventually united Scotland with England to form a European power.
Illustration remake: David Morrill's 1746 Battle of Culloden
There is not only tension, pathos, and passion in the book, but also children's feelings and emotional entanglements. Britain's charming kings and queens also had the emotions of ordinary people. For example, Mary II, who wandered among her daughters, wives, queens, etc., brought her happiness and chaos at the same time.
Pictured: Insert remake
In the book, the author considers not only Mary's role in the United Kingdom, but also her life as a woman struggling between the people she loves most. These delicate words, interesting small details, plus a little rumor, make the image of Queen Mary of England more three-dimensional and real, so as to make the story more vivid and interesting, but also let the reader feel empathy.
At the same time, as a historical popular science work, this book is more extensive in terms of materials, freer writing, and stronger readability. The author not only tells the major historical events, but also embellishes the careful thoughts and small gossip of historical figures in the large historical narrative, some big and some small, and some facets. In addition to the change of throne, the book summarizes the legacy of the Stuart dynasty to the world. In that era, science, theater, banking, art, printing, architecture, navy and other aspects of the achievements were great.
Across the long river of history, I believe that through the "Stuart Dynasty", readers can gain a clearer and more complete understanding of the entire dynasty, and learn how the Stuart era permanently changed the face of Britain.
Book Title: The Stuart Dynasty
Author: [English] Filipa Grifton
Xie Yongchun translated by Wan Zixin
Publisher: China Pictorial Publishing House
Text/Guangzhou Daily, New Flower City Reporter: Wu Bo
Photo/ Guangzhou Daily, Xinhuacheng reporter: Wu Bo
Video/Guangzhou Daily Xinhuacheng Reporter: Wu Bo
Correspondent: Sun Xiaoyu
Guangzhou Daily New Flower City Editor: Liu Liqin