Listed are some of the most important history books ever written, as recommended by some of the most eminent historians working today. One of the most renowned historians of the english civil war has written a crisp and lucid narrative of the complicated events of 1640 to 1660not just the war between king and parliament of 164246 but the second civil war, the execution of king charles i, the rule of cromwell, and finally the restoration of the monarchy. Civil war overviews by brett schulte on july 21, 2008 8 comments this is the first of hopefully many blog entries for beginning civil war readers about civil war books they might like to read. The late john keegan dissects the ordinary soldiers experience in three key battles from english history. We have the worlds largest collection of expert book recommendations. May 04, 2014 best war and history books of all time. Over the next nine years three civil wars would be fought, devastating the populations of england, scotland and ireland and claiming a death toll of an estimated 800,000 people, including king charles i himself. In fact, according to the library of congress civil war desk reference, over 70,000 books have been published on various aspects of the civil war and more are being published every day. Ive read all here except the republic of suffering i enjoyed the differing perspectives between foote, cotton, and mcphereson as they covered the same ground. The battle of cheriton the english civil war youtube. Online shopping for english civil war from a great selection at books store. The english civil war at first hand by tristram hunt uses first hand accounts to narrate the war and finally as a general overview a brief history of the english civil war by john miller is a very good, short, readable but not too dense introduction to the period.
The english civil war by nick lipscombe, 9781472829726, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Reactions to the english civil war 1982 and the impact of the english civil war 1991. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict a group of officers in culpeper, virginia reading. He encapsulates everything about the english civil war and its not taking me long to read at all. English civil war, 164248, the conflict between king charles i of england and a large body of his subjects, generally called the parliamentarians, that culminated in the defeat and execution of the king and the establishment of a republican commonwealth.
Captured by an alchemist, the men are forced to help him search to find a hidden treasure that he believes is buried in the field. With expert reading recommendations made by people with a passion for books and some unique features lovereading will help you find great english civil war books and those from many more genres to read that will keep you inspired and entertained. Five novels of the english civil war deborah swift. There are an extraordinary number of books covering all aspects of the war from large overviews like james mcphersons battle cry freedom, gary gallaghers books on the union war and the confederate war, allan nevins 8 volume set on the conflict, and shelby footes three volume set of books on the war. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. S porter, destruction in the english civil wars 1994 explores the physical impact of the conflict. This is a oneoff you will read nothing else like it. Read or research books on the civil war online for free. Nov 08, 2018 thanks for the a2a one of the most renowned historians of the english civil war has written a crisp and lucid narrative of the complicated events of 1640 to 1660not just the war between king and parliament of 164246 but the second civil war, the. The english civil wars 1640 1660 72 books goodreads. We actually have a book list that is compiled and maintained by our flaired users.
An incredible story, as well as excellent historical detailing and insight into the eastern theatre of the war in virginia. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. Pages in category english civil war novels the following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. This was not the easy task i thought it would be as there is a huge selection to choose from. My recommended read for this week is the last roundhead by jemahl evans. Meticulously researched, this is the story of one mans journey through the battles of the english civil war. The english civil war is a subject of perennial interest. When charles is head was finally parted from the rest of his body on january 30 1649, several spectators.
This was the largest single battle of the english civil war involving 45,000 men. Oct 04, 2016 my recommended read for this week is the last roundhead by jemahl evans. Oct 24, 2016 english civil war in 1642, king charles i and the elected parliament of england went to war over the future of the stuart kingdom. Given your question, i might recommend a couple volumes off the early modern britain section of the book list. The best history books five books expert recommendations. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. Discover the list of some best books written on english civil war by popular award winning authors. After a period of phony war late in 1642, the basic shape of the english civil war was of royalist advance in 1643 and then steady parliamentarian attrition and. These book on topic english civil war highly popular among the readers worldwide.
A peoples history by diane purkiss, the world turned upside down. Most popular english civil war movies and tv shows imdb. Dec 09, 2008 at the end of his book, the second world war, john keegan offers a list of 50 books in english that together provide a comprehensive picture of the most important events and themes of the war, which are readable and from which the general reader can derive his own picture of the war as a. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. I still assign this to graduate students as an example of historical writing at its best and for its deployment of the concept of irony to the sectional conflict. This also marked the onset of the first english civil war fought between forces loyal to charles i and those who served parliament. With expert reading recommendations made by people with a passion for books and some unique features lovereading will help you find great english civil war.
Leviathans primary concern is the centralized power of the sovereign state existing to maintain order and peace both within and without. List of books and articles about english civil war online. Its the story of an escaped slave woman and her childhood friendlover who trail the fringe of shermans march to free slaves the union army wont reach. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. The civil war is the most written about event in united states history. Amid the civil war in 17thcentury england, a group of deserters flee from battle through an overgrown field. Oliver cromwell and the english revolution by christopher hill, the world turned upside. Conrad russells the causes of the english civil war and mark kishlanskys a. The war began as a result of a conflict over the power of the monarchy and the rights of parliament. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. This popular history of the english civil war tells the story of the bloody conflict between oliver cromwell and charles i from the perspectives of those involved. Mar 04, 2008 michael symmons robertss top 10 books about civil war.
Michael symmons robertss top 10 books about civil war. But one of the best examples comes from 1989, when a former civil servant introduced falco, a chippy, sardonic, harassed investigator, whose adventures begin as. List of books and articles about english civil war. May 14, 2008 written during the english civil war, hobbes work is one of the foremost authorities in political theory and contributed greatly to enlightenment philosophy. The first 16421646 and second 16481649 wars pitted the supporters of king charles i against the supporters of the long parliament, while the third 16491651. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. An introductory top five english civil war reading list. Jul 21, 2008 a guide to civil war books for beginners, part 1. Confederate artillerist porter alexanders memoir would be a close second. A new history of the english civil wars braddick, michael.
Not really a civil war book, but crucial to understanding all other civil war books. The compelling narrative draws on new sources such as letters, memoirs, ballads and plays to bring to life the roundheads and cavaliers, the foot soldiers, war widows and witchfinders of one of the most significant turning. Although the royalists led by prince rupert were outnumbered, they decided to fight. Thanks for the a2a one of the most renowned historians of the english civil war has written a crisp and lucid narrative of the complicated events of 1640 to. If you are only casually interested in the civil war, this is the one book you should read and own. Most recommended books five books expert recommendations.
With hundreds of topics to choose from, we have you covered from ancient history to zionism. Two collections by j morrill focus upon the impact of the civil war. I would recommend this book to others, as ive read others and. A small selection of civil war history books and magazines that cover the 1864 showdown. Jun 22, 2017 theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. This is a remarkable popular history of the english civil war, from the perspectives of those involved in this most significant turning point in british history. English civil war causes and events 1625 1649 timeline. During the early phases of the war, the parliamentarians expected to retain charles as king, but with expanded powers for. This compelling history, 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. From james mcpherson s definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time for the 150th anniversary.
Reunited at the kings court has an intriguing setting the very start of restoration england, as the newly anointed charles ii reclaims. Thanks for the a2a one of the most renowned historians of the english civil war has written a crisp and lucid narrative of the complicated events of 1640 to 1660not just the war between king and parliament of 164246 but the second civil war, the. The range of the list is wide, from scholarly studies of the decisive battles and descriptions of the armies involved to the assessments of the leading commanders and highly illustrated battlefield guides. Oct 22, 2014 the top 10 civil war novels from roman legions to medieval mayhem, cavaliers and roundheads to the crushing of ideals in the 20th century, there is fertile ground for drama in civil war robert wilton.
They were defeated by a parliamentarian force led by the earl of leven. This book presents the essentials of the conflict in the form of a readable chronological narrative, beginning with the causes of the war and ending with the execution of king. Harris blue and gray in black and white and the ironweed american newspapers and periodicals project have done a good job of providing excerpts, and even full articles and news items, from the issue. English civil war archives historical novel society. See below for a selection of the latest books from english civil war category. I went to primary school on the site of one of the english civil war s bloodiest battles.
Far more books have been written about the civil war than about any other event in american history, and lincolns stack of books towers over that of any other american figure. Fought between 16421651, the english civil war saw king charles i 16001649 battle parliament for control of the english government. Jan 04, 2010 i have written a civil war novel, of love and war. Radical ideas during the english revolution penguin history. So i have tried to go for books that are introductions to the subject and can get a reader started. Feb 09, 2020 today i meet up with julian humphrys who works for the battlefields trust, and together we are taking a stroll around the fields close to the charming village of cheriton in hampshire.
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