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The Roundheads Or The Good Old Cause

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The Roundheads Or The Good Old Cause is a historical novel written by Aphra Behn. The book is set during the English Civil War and follows the story of a group of Roundheads, who were supporters of the parliamentary cause and fought against the Royalists. The main character, Colonel Martin, is a Roundhead leader who is determined to fight for the rights and freedoms of the people. The book explores the political and social issues of the time, including the struggle for power between the monarchy and parliament, religious conflicts, and the role of women in society. Behn's writing style is vivid and engaging, and she provides a fascinating insight into the turbulent period of English history. The Roundheads Or The Good Old Cause is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in history or politics.La. Des. Seiz'd on, secur'd, was there no time but this? What made him at the Committee, or when there, why spoke he honest Truth? What shall I do, good Corporal Advise: take Gold, and see if you can corrupt his Guards, but they are better paid for doing mischief; yet try, their Consciences are large.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162707303
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 208
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x11 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 367 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 8. Oktober 2024
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The Roundheads Or The Good Old Cause is a historical novel written by Aphra Behn. The book is set during the English Civil War and follows the story of a group of Roundheads, who were supporters of the parliamentary cause and fought against the Royalists. The main character, Colonel Martin, is a Roundhead leader who is determined to fight for the rights and freedoms of the people. The book explores the political and social issues of the time, including the struggle for power between the monarchy and parliament, religious conflicts, and the role of women in society. Behn's writing style is vivid and engaging, and she provides a fascinating insight into the turbulent period of English history. The Roundheads Or The Good Old Cause is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in history or politics.La. Des. Seiz'd on, secur'd, was there no time but this? What made him at the Committee, or when there, why spoke he honest Truth? What shall I do, good Corporal Advise: take Gold, and see if you can corrupt his Guards, but they are better paid for doing mischief; yet try, their Consciences are large.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.

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