The English Civil War: Politics, Religion and Conflict, 1640-49 (Problems in Focus) [Hardcover]

John Adamson (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0333986555 | ISBN-13: 978-0333986554 | Publication Date: December 23, 2008 | Edition: First Edition

The Civil Wars provides a critical new synthesis of current research on the political crisis that engulfed all three Stuart kingdoms in the mid-Seventeenth century. Drawing on new archival findings and challenging current orthodoxies on a variety of fronts, these essays offer a distinctly original perspective on the Stuart kingdoms' most traumatic decade.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Part of Palgrave Macmillans's excellent "Problems in Focus" series, The English Civil War, edited by John Adamson, is a fascinating collection of essays by leading scholars which now represents the best overview available of current thinking on the topic.' - Paul Lay, History Today 'John Adamson's collection brings together work by an impressive array of contributors, both established leaders in the field and rising stars...It is a fine collection, building on important scholarly work which will have an impact on our understanding of the period.' - Michael Braddick, Times Literary Supplement

About the Author

JOHN ADAMSON is Fellow in History at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, UK.  His previous publications include 'The Noble Revolt: The Overthrow of Charles I' (2007), which received the Samuel Pepys Award and was named as 'Book of the Year' by The Economist and The Financial Times.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; First Edition edition (December 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0333986555
• ISBN-13: 978-0333986554
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,224,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)