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The Civil Wars in Britain and Ireland: 1638-1651

ISBN: 978-0-631-19155-1

December 1996

Wiley-Blackwell

468 pages

Description
This book provides a fresh perspective on one of the most complex and turbulent periods in the history of the British Isles. Setting the experience of Wales, Scotland and Ireland alongside England, the author examines the interplay of politics, societies and culture both within and between each of the four nations involved in the political struggles of the mid-seventeenth century.
About the Author
Martyn Bennett was educated at Loughborough University and has wide teaching experience both at secondary school and university level. He is currently Senior Lecturer in History and History Division Head in the Department of International Studies, Nottingham Trent University.
Features
* Provides new perspective on one of the most complex and popular periods of British history.
* Reflects new interest in "regional" history, setting political struggles against broad geographical and local background.
* Introduces students to histiographical debates of the period.