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The English Civil Wars: A Beginner´s Guide
Dr. Patrick Little
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Description for The English Civil Wars: A Beginner´s Guide
Paperback. Discover the story of when England killed its king and established a republic Series: Beginner's Guide. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; HBWE. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 172.
A king beheaded. A monarchy abolished. And a commoner leading a republic by military rule set in their place. The wars that tore through the country in the mid-seventeenth century – splitting government, communities and families alike – were a true watershed in English history. But how, with Queen Elizabeth I’s Golden Age still in living memory, did such a situation arise?
Exploring the period’s political disputes, religious conflicts and military battles, Patrick Little scrutinizes the nature and practicalities of conducting a civil war on English soil, as well as the experiences and motivations of key factions ... Read more
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Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Beginner's Guide
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780743318
SKU
V9781780743318
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99-3
About Dr. Patrick Little
Patrick Little is senior research fellow at the History of Parliament Trust. His previous publications include Oliver Cromwell: New Perspectives, Lord Broghill and the Cromwellian Union with Ireland and Scotland and Parliaments and Politics during the Cromwellian Protectorate (co-written with David L. Smith).
Reviews for The English Civil Wars: A Beginner´s Guide
'This very clear, readable and informative account is now the best starting-point for those coming new to the subject.'
David L. Smith, Lecturer in History, the University of Cambridge
‘Accessible and expertly written…featuring a skilful use of original documents and images to illustrate key topics.’
Jackie Eales – President of the Historical Association and Professor of Early ... Read more
David L. Smith, Lecturer in History, the University of Cambridge
‘Accessible and expertly written…featuring a skilful use of original documents and images to illustrate key topics.’
Jackie Eales – President of the Historical Association and Professor of Early ... Read more