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The Civil Wars in Britain and Ireland 1638–1651

Autor Bennett
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 13 dec 1996
This book provides a fresh perspective on one of the most complex and turbulent periods in the history of the British Isles. Setting the experience of Wales, Scotland and Ireland alongside England, the author examines the interplay of politics, societies and culture both within and between each of the four nations involved in the political struggles of the mid-seventeenth century.

Coverage of regional histories is complemented by a full analysis of local, social histories, highlighting the effects of the wars on urban and rural communities throughout Britain. The book examines the organizations and personnel of local government during the wars, and looks at how financial and military pressures affected individuals and changed the pattern of daily life. Yet just as decisions at Westminster forced change upon the various communities of the four nations, so the actions and reactions of the local people provoked responses in central government. By examining the interactions of the "high" politics of King and Parliament and the "low" politics of local societies, the book offers a distinctive and new overview of the period.

Throughout his analysis, the author sets existing histories within their particular historiographical framework, introducing the reader to the themes and issues that have dominated interpretations of rebellion and revolution in the past. He also draws extensively from primary sources to bring individuals' experience to discussion of the period, including the accounts of local officials such as constables, churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor. The book contains a full chronology of events, a comprehensive guide to primary and secondary sources, as well as numerous maps and illustrations. It will be welcomed by students and general readers alike as the ideal, comprehensive introduction to the events and analyses of this crucial period in British history.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780631191551
ISBN-10: 0631191550
Pagini: 468
Dimensiuni: 153 x 227 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.68 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: Wiley
Locul publicării:Chichester, United Kingdom

Public țintă

students and teachers of the Civil War and seventeenth century British history in general

Notă biografică

Martyn Bennett was educated at Loughborough University and has wide teaching experience both at secondary school and university level. He is currently Senior Lecturer in History and History Division Head in the Department of International Studies, Nottingham Trent University.

Descriere

aeo Provides new perspective on one of the most complex and popular periods of British history. aeo Reflects new interest in "regional" history, setting political struggles against broad geographical and local background. aeo Introduces students to histiographical debates of the period.