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Osprey Essential Histories 58: The English Civil Wars 1642-1651

By Peter Gaunt

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
1841764175, 9781841764177
Open Library ID
OL8922377M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
22 MB (23052207 bytes)
Pages
96\98
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The period 1642-1651, one of the most turbulent in the history of mainland Britian, saw the country torn by civil wars. Focusing on the English and Welsh wars this book examines the causes, course and consequences of the conflicts. While offering a concise military account that assesses the wars in their national, regional and local contexts, Dr Gaunt provides a full appraisal of the severity of the wars and the true extent of the impact on civilian life, highlighting areas of continued historical debate. The personal experiences and biographies of key players are also included in this comprehensive and fascinating account.

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