This book brings together twelve of the most influential articles on the English Civil War, including coverage of all the major debates on this key period in British history.
About the Author
Peter Gaunt is Reader in History at Chester College of Higher Education. He is Chairman of the Cromwell Association and has published widely on military, political and constitutional aspects of the mid-seventeenth century. His previous books include Oliver Cromwell (Blackwell, 1996) and The British Civil Wars 1637-1651 (Routledge, 1997).
Features
Provides students with an affordable collection of key articles on the English Civil War.
Includes a substantial introduction which contextualises the articles and the issues they raise>
Examines and provides a guide to major recent and current areas of debate on the causes, course and consequences of the Civil War.
Discusses military and political affairs alongside social, religious and economic developments.