The Civil Wars, 1640-9

by Angela Anderson

This resource introduces the causes of the British Civil Wars through an examination of the different historical interpretations presented by historians since the outbreak of war itself. The book looks at the impact of war, the reasons for parliamentary victory, the execution of the king, and the conflict's significance for Britain as a whole.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Luke · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good introduction to the civil war that acknowledges the broad historical interpretations. Relatively balanced. Just good.