Edmund Gillingwater's 'History of Lowestoft: a reprint' is a comprehensive and detailed account of the historical events that have shaped this coastal town. Written in a straightforward and factual style, the book provides an in-depth look at Lowestoft's past, from its early beginnings to more recent developments. Gillingwater's meticulous research and attention to detail make this book a valuable resource for those interested in local history and the evolution of a community over time. The inclusion of a chapter on more recent events offers readers a glimpse into the town's present-day landscape and how it has evolved since the original publication. Edmund Gillingwater, a respected historian and scholar, was uniquely positioned to write this book due to his extensive knowledge of Lowestoft's history and his dedication to preserving its heritage. His passion for local history is evident throughout the book, as he expertly weaves together archival materials, primary sources, and personal anecdotes to bring the town's story to life. I highly recommend Gillingwater's 'History of Lowestoft: a reprint' to anyone interested in delving into the rich tapestry of a coastal town's past. This book serves as a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and residents alike, offering a compelling narrative of Lowestoft's history and its continued significance in the present day.

Includes the Proceedings of the Royal geographical society, formerly pub. separately.

Reimagining Constancy in the English Civil Wars exposes writers' reliance on conservative language during one of the most radical periods of English history. In case studies of both familiar genres (country house poem, love lyric, epic) and understudied ones (emblem book, prose romance), it shows how the conservative language of "constancy" was used to justify opposing positions in the period's most pressing controversies, including monarchical rule, ecclesiastical order, Catholicism, and England's relationship to the wider world. At the same time, writers like John Milton, Andrew Marvell, Hester Pulter, Percy Herbert, and others establish the virtue's importance to literary tradition, as they use "constancy" to retain, yet reimagine inherited formal structures and strategies. This book thus uses women's writing and non-canonical texts to highlight cross-factional conservatism and international investment in what scholars often describe as the "English Revolution".