{"title":"Clare Jackson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Clare Jackson collection, where history comes alive through compelling narratives and meticulous research. Clare Jackson is a distinguished historian renowned for her engaging exploration of early modern British history. Her works are essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complex tapestry of Britain’s past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her acclaimed book \u003cem\u003eDevil-Land\u003c\/em\u003e, Jackson delves into the tumultuous 17th century, a period marked by political upheaval and religious conflict. This captivating narrative paints a vivid picture of the era, offering insights into the social dynamics and power struggles that defined Britain at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother standout, \u003cem\u003eThe Mirror of Great Britain\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a fascinating look into how Britain reconciled its identity during times of change. Through captivating prose and detailed analysis, Jackson captures the essence of a transformative period in British history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese works are thoughtfully categorised under History \u0026amp; Military and Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, making them perfect choices for history enthusiasts and curious readers alike. Immerse yourself in Clare Jackson's scholarly yet accessible writing style and discover the stories that have shaped the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"devil-land-by-clare-jackson-9780141984575","title":"Devil-Land","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ground-breaking portrait of the most turbulent century in English history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong foreign observers, seventeenth-century England was known as \u003cem\u003eDevil-Land\u003c\/em\u003e—a diabolical country of fallen angels, torn apart by seditious rebellion, religious extremism, and royal collapse. Clare Jackson's dazzling, original account of English history's most turbulent and radical era tells the story of a nation in a state of near continual crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an unmarried heretic with no heir, Elizabeth I was regarded with horror by Catholic Europe, while her Stuart successors, James I and Charles I, were seen as impecunious and incompetent. The traumatic civil wars, regicide, and a republican Commonwealth were followed by the floundering, foreign-leaning rule of Charles II and his brother, James II, before William of Orange invaded England with a Dutch army and a new order was imposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDevil-Land\u003c\/em\u003e reveals England as, in many ways, a 'failed state'—endemically unstable and rocked by devastating events from the Gunpowder Plot to the Great Fire of London. Catastrophe nevertheless bred creativity, and Jackson makes brilliant use of eyewitness accounts—many penned by stupefied foreigners—to dramatise her great story. Starting on the eve of the Spanish Armada in 1588 and concluding with a not-so 'Glorious Revolution' a hundred years later, \u003cem\u003eDevil-Land\u003c\/em\u003e is a spectacular reinterpretation of England's vexed and enthralling past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343566885100,"sku":"9780141984575","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14647733482238.jpg?v=1743997205"},{"product_id":"the-mirror-of-great-britain-by-clare-jackson-9780241611272","title":"The Mirror of Great Britain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major reassessment of one of Britain's most important monarchs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mirror of Great Britain\u003c\/em\u003e explores the life of James VI \u0026amp; I, who died 400 years ago. He was one of Britain's most consequential and interesting monarchs, renowned for creating the British monarchy itself by uniting the English and Scottish thrones. A major intellectual figure, James's interests ranged from witchcraft and theological controversy to hunting, diplomacy, poetry, and sartorial fashion. The Mirror of Great Britain was a spectacular jewel symbolising James's vision of British union, while mirrors — with their capacity to magnify, illuminate, and distort — were among his favourite literary metaphors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuler of Scotland for nearly four decades before ascending to the English throne in 1603, James was a 'cradle king' whose reigns witnessed extraordinary dramas, including his abduction in the 'Ruthven Raid' in 1582 and his attempted assassination in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. During his lifetime, James frequently defied contemporaries' expectations, and posthumously, his reputation has often been marred by crude stereotypes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClare Jackson's compelling new book, with close attention to James's own words through numerous publications, manuscript musings, topical verse, and private correspondence, vividly recounts the story of this highly unusual monarch with great flair and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549234319596,"sku":"9780241611272","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241611272.jpg?v=1750029914"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/clare-jackson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}