UID:
almahu_9948208549102882
Format:
IX, 171 p.
,
online resource.
Edition:
1st ed. 2000.
ISBN:
9780333984208
Series Statement:
British History in Perspective
Content:
The English Civil Wars and Revolution remain controversial. This book develops the theme that the Revolution, arising from the three separate rebellions, was an English phenomenon exported to Ireland and then to Scotland. Dr Kennedy examines the widespread effects of years of bloody and unnatural civil wars upon the British Isles. He also explores the symbolism of Charles I's execution, the 'great debates' about the proper limits of the King's authority and the 'great divide' in English politics which makes neutral writing about this period impossible. Taking into account the radical exigencies and expectations of war and peace-making, the discordant testimonies from battlefield and bargaining table, Parliament, press and pulpit, Dr Kennedy provides a full analysis of the English experience of revolution.
Note:
Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- The War for King and Parliament, 1642-6 -- Interregnum, 1646-7 -- The Army in Debate -- The Second Civil War -- Regicide and Republic, January to March 1649 -- Notes -- Further Reading -- Index.
In:
Springer eBooks
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9780312230630
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9780333631805
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9780333631812
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9781349873364
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1007/978-0-333-98420-8
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-333-98420-8
