British Civilization Books

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A Social History of Truth: Civility and Science in Seventeenth-Century England A Social History of Truth: Civility and Science in Seventeenth-Century England (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.12 — 85 ratings — published 1994
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The Elizabethans The Elizabethans (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.70 — 238 ratings — published 2011
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The Stripping of the Altars: Traditional Religion in England, 1400-1580 The Stripping of the Altars: Traditional Religion in England, 1400-1580 (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.26 — 1,257 ratings — published 1992
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Religion and the Decline of Magic: Studies in Popular Beliefs in Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century England Religion and the Decline of Magic: Studies in Popular Beliefs in Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century England (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.17 — 1,572 ratings — published 1971
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“The Romans gave Venus, their goddess of love, many of the attributes of Bastet, and often depicted her with a cat. Some historians believe importing cats to England was the Romans' greatest contribution toward civilizing the British.”
Globe Digests, Cat Talk A Lighthearted Look at Living with Cats