Hughes, Ann
The Causes of the English Civil War (British History in Perspective)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780333684757
- author:
- Hughes, Ann
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 216
- Genre:
- British & Irish history: c 1500 to c 1700
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Causes of the English Civil War by A. Hughes provides a comprehensive overview of the complex historical debates surrounding this pivotal period in British history. This synthesis of recent scholarship offers a fresh perspective on the subject, exploring current debates and controversies in a broader European context. By examining English developments within a broader British and European framework, this book sheds new light on the divisions over religion and politics that characterized the period. It also analyses attempts to connect social change with broad cultural cleavages in England, providing valuable insights into the nature of the political process during this time. A useful resource for those seeking to understand the English Civil War and its ongoing impact on British history, this book is an ideal starting point for non-specialists and historians alike.