During the 1640s, the kingdoms ruled by Charles I - England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland - were gripped by a series of civil wars and conflicts which were, in part, distinct to each kingdom, but which also overlapped and inter-related, leading some British historians to portray them as a single 'British' conflict. The British Wars by Peter Gaunt offers a concise history of these wars, from the beginning of Charles I's travails with the Scots to the conclusion of the wars at the Battle of Worcester and the English conquest of Ireland and Scotland.
Providing a clear, concise and...

An assessment of the man and myth, exploring the legends which surround Cromwell and the differing interpretations.

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.

This volume of Henry Cromwell's correspondence sheds new light on the post English civil war administration of Ireland.

The Stuart Age provides an accessible introduction to England s century of civil war and revolution and the major themes of the period including the causes of the English Civil War, the nature of the English Revolution, the aims and achievements of Oliver Cromwell, the continuation of religious passion in the politics of Restoration England, and the impact of the Glorious Revolution on Britain.

The fifth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by Peter Gaunt to reflect new work and changing trends in research on the Stuart Age. The new edition expands on...