The English Civil War: Papists, Gentlewomen, Soldiers, and Witchfinders in the Birth of Modern Britain

by Diane Purkiss

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A remarkable popular history of the English Civil War, from the perspectives of those involved in this most significant turning point in British history. This compelling history of the English Civil War, culminating in the execution of Charles I, brings to life the people who fought in it, died in it, and in doing so changed the history of the world forever. Drawing on exciting new sources including letters, memoirs, ballads, plays, illustrations and material from private collections, Purkiss tells the story of this critical era not just in terms of the battle of ideas, but as the histories...Read more
  • ISBN10 0786732628
  • ISBN13 9780786732623
  • Publish Date 25 March 2009 (first published 30 June 2005)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Basic Books
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 680
  • Language English