| The A to Z of the British and Irish Civil Wars 1637-1660 Contributor(s): Bennett, Martyn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810876264 ISBN-13: 9780810876262 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - History | Europe - Ireland - History | Revolutionary |
| Dewey: 941.062 |
| Series: A to Z Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.5" (0.85 lbs) 280 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Cultural Region - Ireland - Chronological Period - 17th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: During the 17th century, the British Isles were trapped in a 23 year-long state of turmoil through civil war, continued rebellion, and revolutions. King Charles I wanted to instill a new uniform religious policy throughout the British Isles, and this caused a massive uproar over the King's policies toward the diverse people in his empire-the English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh. No person remained unaffected in the kingdom and eventually King Charles I was executed and the entire system of monarchy tumbled into a short-lived republic. Eventually the monarchy was restored under King Charles II, but the history of the British Isle in the seventeenth century remains forever marked by its tumultuous nature. Through a concise historical chronology and comprehensive overview, users of The A to Z of the British and Irish Civil Wars 1637-1660 will find an insightful explanation of the people, places, and events that indelibly shape the United Kingdom's 17th-century history. The cross-listed dictionary entries offer a complete explanation of each important aspect of the Civil Wars and their effect on the Kingdom. It also includes maps and a bibliography. |