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Thomas Scott of Canterbury (1566-1635): Patriot, civic radical, puritan
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posted on 2023-06-07, 19:47 authored by Cesare CutticaThis article sheds new light on the interesting but little-studied figure of Thomas Scott of Canterbury (1566-1635). In presenting Scott's ideas I will modify the interpretation laid out by Peter Clark whose groundbreaking study, 'Thomas Scott and the Growth of Urban Opposition to the Early Stuart Regime', is still the only secondary source that pays detailed attention to Scott and his thought, especially his religious opinions. The necessity to revisit Clark's interpretation of Scott's place within the political and doctrinal debates of early Stuart England stems from the conviction that his political work and his ideological stances deserve more subtle attention. Most importantly, they were part of the emerging reaction against the policies of the first two Stuart Kings which can be labelled 'country patriotism'. Finally, the elucidation of Scott's writings will provide a novel insight into an early configuration of English national identity.
History
Publication status
- Published
Journal
History of European IdeasISSN
0191-6599Publisher
Taylor & FrancisIssue
4Volume
34Page range
475-489Pages
15.0Department affiliated with
- History Publications
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- Yes