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The English Civil War: A People's History by Diane Purkiss (Paperback, 2007)
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The Independent 'Diane Purkiss's study of the English civil war is a rich one. The Guardian 'Purkiss has an eye for the narrative vignette that can illuminate the age.'. The Scotsman. The Scotsman 'Worthy and engaging, full of entertaining nuggests.'.
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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, 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. In an excitingly fresh approach to the period Diane Purkiss tells the story of this critical era not just in terms of the battle of ideas, but as the histories of the people who conceived them. 'The English Civil War' builds a gripping narrative of the individuals involved and their motives, from those whose reputations were made on the back of this violent and brutal war, such as Oliver Cromwell and Lady Eleanor Davies, to witchfinders and revolutionaries; and ultimately, the ordinary men who fought and the women who lived with tragedy, finding their political voice for the first time. The consequences of ten years of bloody revolution were to stretch from the cities to the villages to the grand houses, form Ulster to East Anglia to the outer reaches of Cornwall. The tales uncovered by Diane Purkiss paint a picture of a world turned upside down, where madness and prophesy play their part, and where normal life and times are suspended. This important book uncovers forgotten lives and illustrates incisively the critical contribution of this extraordinary period in English history to contemporary politics and society.Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-139780007150625
eBay Product ID (ePID)90928466
Product Key Features
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe English Civil War: a People's History
Publication Year2007
SubjectArchaeology, History
TypeTextbook
AuthorDiane Purkiss
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight500 g
Item Width129 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDiane Purkiss
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- 18 Aug, 2021
a good read
detailed description of all life in England , before- during- and after the English civil war.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Sep, 2020
English civil war book.
Interesting book about family life due this time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Aug, 2019
a good read
a good read for those interested in the history of the English Civil WarVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Aug, 2024
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Interesting book,a very good readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Mar, 2020
civil war book
Excellent book on the civil war.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Apr, 2024
very interesting book thank you.
very interesting book thank you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Jun, 2024
Great/thank you
Great/thank youVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
