English Civil War and Revolution

<p>The origins, nature and consequence of the English Civil War are subjects of continuing historical controversy. <em>The English Civil War and Revolution</em> is a wide ranging, accessible sourcebook covering the principal aspects of the mid-seventeenth century crisis. It presents a comprehensive guide to the historiographical debates involved.<br> Drawing on a variety of source material such as official records, private correspondence, diaries, minutes of debates and petitions, this text provides:<br> * contextual introductions to documents<br> * a comprehensive glossary of seventeenth century terms<br> * a chronology of events for reference<br> * illustrations, including contemporary woodcuts.<br> While familiarising students with some of the main sources drawn upon by historians working in the field, <em>The English Civil War and Revolution</em> contains many extracts from unpublished, manuscript sources. By taking sources from all levels of society and grouping them thematically, this book offers a number of viewpoints on the civil war and revolution, thus aiding understanding of this complex period.</p> Introduction; Chapter 1 The Collapse of Charles i’s Government; Chapter 2 The Long Parliament; Chapter 3 Choosing Sides; Chapter 4 The Impact of War; Chapter 5 Counterrevolutionaries and Revolutionaries; Chapter 6 Revolution;