Routledge - Roger L'Estrange and the Making of Restoration Culture

Explore the life of one of the most significant and colorful figures in seventeenth-century England with this scholarly work from Routledge. Roger L'Estrange (1616-1704) played a major role in the political and social landscape of his time. This book provides the first sustained study of the man in nearly a century, offering deep insight into his activities. As a radical Royalist apologist, L'Estrange was deeply involved in the Civil War and used energetic pamphleteering to support the return of the King during the months leading up to the Restoration. The text examines his influential work as a Licenser and his impact on the development of Restoration culture. This is an essential resource for students and historians interested in Great Britain's history and the complex political shifts of the 1600s.