Road to Civil War, 1625-1642 : The Unexpected Revolution.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Venning, Timothy.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Great Britain.

Scotland.

Great Britain--History--Civil War, 1642-1649.

Scotland--History--17th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (308 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2023.

Summary:

This book by Timothy Venning explores the complex political, religious, and social factors leading to the English Civil War between 1625 and 1642. It examines the tensions between King Charles I and Parliament, focusing on issues like religion, law, and finance. The narrative highlights the religious uprisings in Scotland against centralized control and the Catholic revolt in Ireland. Venning challenges deterministic views of Charles I's role, arguing against a simplistic portrayal of him as an autocrat with a grand plan. The book provides insights into the historical context, comparing the English situation with other European conflicts of the era. It is intended for readers interested in British history, political revolutions, and the dynamics of power during the 17th century. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

Part One The Calm Before the Storm -Or Ominous Subcurrents? 1625-1640

Chapter Three 1640: Missed Opportunities for Compromise?

Chapter One Introduction to the English Situationpre-1640. Ominous Subcurrents or Not? Religion, Law, Finance and the Outbreak of Conflict - the Deciding Factors?

Chapter Two The Scots Crisis: The Tipping-point which Ruined an Otherwise Strong Position in 1637-9?

Plates

Part II The Drift to War, 1640-2

Chapter Four November 1640-May 1641.Reform, Retribution and Confrontation

Chapter Five May 1641 to January 1642.Missed Chances or Inevitable Showdown?

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781399055925

1399055925

9781399055901

1399055909

OCLC:

1413371373