This title re-examines Cromwell's life and career. It opens with an assessment of the man and the myth, exploring the legends which surround Cromwell, the differing interpretations advanced by generations of historians and the source material upon which such interpretations can be based.[...]
This work brings together 12 of the most influential articles on the English Civil War, introduced and contextualised for the reader. There is a general introduction which provides the essential background to the following chapters as well as useful introductions to each article.[...]
The period 1642-1651 was one of the most turbulent points in English history. Focusing on the English and Welsh wars and experiences, this book examines the causes, course and consequences of the conflicts. While offering a concise military account, Dr Gaunt draws on the breadth of current scholarsh[...]