Of 'rage of party' and the coming of civility

The article discusses the emergence of political parties in Great Britain during the English Civil War. According to the author the conflict brought an end to political division which was replaced by etiquettes as a standard of political behavior. Topics include the political transformation of England in the year 1690, the conflict between the Royalists and Parliamentarians, and propagating ideals of politeness, moderation, and enlightenment.