1688 may not be quite as memorable as 1066 when it comes to English history, but the 'Glorious Revolution' that deposed the Stuarts was certainly a rattling tale. Coincidentally the same year also saw equally significant 'rattling tales' in cultures large and small around the world and, with global communications unimaginable at the time, it's fascinating to see both how such isolated events could shape our modern world and how parochial historical perspectives can be.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 64 Spring 2012 ) |
