The English Civil Wars 1642-1651

Peter Gaunt

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Osprey
01 October 2003

History; British & Irish history; Early modern history: c 1450 to c 1700; Military history; English Civil War

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 scholarship and interpretation to provide a full assessment of the severity of the conflict and the true extent of the impact on civilian life, highlighting areas of continued historical debate. The book also includes personal experiences and biographies of key players, to provide a comprehensive and fascinating account.

By: Peter Gaunt
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 58
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 336g
ISBN: 9781841764177
ISBN 10: 1841764175
Series: Essential Histories 58
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 October 2003
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Peter Gaunt is Reader in History at Chester College, a College of the University of Liverpool. He has published widely on the military, political and constitutional history of mid-seventeenth century England, including 'The British Wars' (Routledge, 1997), and a full length biography of Oliver Cromwell ('Oliver Cromwell', Blackwell, 1996). Peter Gaunt is Chairman of the The Cromwell Association and editor of the annual journal Cromwelliana.