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Essential Histories are remarkably effective in presenting military events in the wider contexts of the new military history.
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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.
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On the day after he had led one wing of the parliamentary army to victory in one of the largest, probably the bloodiest and in many ways the most important and decisive battle of the English civil wars, Oliver Cromwell wrote to his brother-in-law, Valentine Walton. Read the first page
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On the day after he had led one wing of the parliamentary army to victory in one of the largest, probably the bloodiest and in many ways the most important and decisive battle of the English civil wars, Oliver Cromwell wrote to his brother-in-law, Valentine Walton. Read the first page
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The English Civil Wars appear very complex at first sight. Peter Gaunt does a fine job of condensing a complex series of events by focusing on the English Civil War of 1642-46. There is adequate information about the large and very famous battles such as Edgehill, Marston Moor and Naseby while informing the reader of the local skirmishes and sieges that took place as England and Wales became lands of garrisoned towns. The death toll for the first civil war was approximately 70,000 but the majority of fatalities and casualties took place in the towns and counties, and not on one of the better known battle fields.
The second Civil War is discussed only briefly as is the Scottish-Royalist uprising of 1650-51. Given the limitations of space and the complexity of the subject matter this is a very good introduction to the English Civil Wars. Peter Gaunt is also sensitive to the complex question concerning the causes of the Civil Wars while focusing on the military aspect of these bloody struggles. Certain key figures such as Cromwell, however, come off as virtually incidental at times.
The second Civil War is discussed only briefly as is the Scottish-Royalist uprising of 1650-51. Given the limitations of space and the complexity of the subject matter this is a very good introduction to the English Civil Wars. Peter Gaunt is also sensitive to the complex question concerning the causes of the Civil Wars while focusing on the military aspect of these bloody struggles. Certain key figures such as Cromwell, however, come off as virtually incidental at times.
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Very good summation in 91 pages
11 May 2008
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The English Civil Wars appear very complexing at first sight. Peter Gaunt does a fine job of condensing a complex series of events by focusing on the English Civil War of 1642-46. There is adequate information about the large and very famous battles such as Edgehill, Marston Moor and Naseby while informing the reader of the local skirmishes and sieges that took place as England and Wales became lands of garrisoned towns. The death toll for the first Civil War was approximately 70,000 and the majority of fatalities and casualties took place in the towns and counties, and not on one of the better known battle fields.
The second Civil War is discussed only briefly as is the Scottish-Royalist uprising of 1650-51. Given the limitations of space and the complexity of the subject matter this is a very good introduction to the English Civil Wars. Peter Gaunt is also sensitive to the complex question concerning the causes of the Civil Wars while focusing on the military aspect of these bloody struggles. Certain key figures such as Cromwell, however, come off as virtually incidental at times.
The second Civil War is discussed only briefly as is the Scottish-Royalist uprising of 1650-51. Given the limitations of space and the complexity of the subject matter this is a very good introduction to the English Civil Wars. Peter Gaunt is also sensitive to the complex question concerning the causes of the Civil Wars while focusing on the military aspect of these bloody struggles. Certain key figures such as Cromwell, however, come off as virtually incidental at times.
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Great book on the subject
30 May 2010
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This was a great overview of the English Civil war. it goes into detail on about the first civil war but does mention the other two. You get the basics here, arms and armor used in the war, overview of the years of the war and which cities were held by which side, how they fought ect. One of my favorite parts is how the author mentions the role of late castles during the war and how after the war they were largely in ruinous condition due to slighting. To me that's an interesting fact of English castles history and I'm glad he mentions it.
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