John Edward Christopher Hill Quotes

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John Edward Christopher Hill, a distinguished English historian and scholar of the 17th century, revolutionized our understanding of the English Civil War and its aftermath with his groundbreaking research and innovative interpretations. His seminal works on the political, social, and religious dimensions of the period have reshaped the study of early modern England and left an enduring legacy in the field of history.

"I wrote as a very angry young man, believing he was going to be killed in a world war."

"I wrote as a very angry young man, believing he was going to be killed in a world war."

War, Man, World, Worldwar

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"Only very slowly and late have men come to realize that unless freedom is universal it is only extended privilege."

"Only very slowly and late have men come to realize that unless freedom is universal it is only extended privilege."

Man, Men, Freedom, Privilege

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"Common sense varies among the young, as among the old."

"Common sense varies among the young, as among the old."

Commonsense, Old

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