Burnet's History Of My Own Times V1, Part 1: The Reign Of Charles The Second (1897)

Burnet's History Of My Own Times V1, Part 1: The Reign Of Charles The Second (1897) is a historical book written by Gilbert Burnet. This book is the first part of a two-part series that covers the reign of Charles II, who ruled England from 1660 to 1685. Burnet was a Scottish bishop and historian who lived during the reign of Charles II, and he wrote this book as a firsthand account of the events that took place during this time.The book covers the political and social events that took place during the reign of Charles II, including the restoration of the monarchy after the English Civil War, the Great Plague of 1665, and the Great Fire of London in 1666. Burnet also provides insight into the religious and cultural changes that occurred during this time, including the rise of the Anglican Church and the growth of scientific inquiry.Burnet's History Of My Own Times is considered an important historical document because of its firsthand account of the events that took place during the reign of Charles II. The book is written in a clear and concise style and provides readers with a detailed understanding of the political, social, and cultural changes that occurred during this time.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.