Pen & Sword’s list of books on the English Civil War makes a substantial contribution to historical writing on the subject. 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.
The books cater for English Civil War enthusiasts and re-enactors and for newcomers to this fascinating era of military history. Any reader who is keen to broaden his or her understanding of this tumultuous phase of British history will gain a critical insight through the variety of books we publish on the subject.
★★★★
A marvellous account which taught me a great deal I didn't know and probably should have. This is a fascinating and necessary book. I had not realised that the 1798 rebellion was Presbyterian led-not Catholic.
Also , although it is dangerous to judge the past by modern standards,the behaviour of Parliament during the potato famine does seem particularly shocking; Perhaps there is a lesson for today's Parliamentarians. As an Anglo Irish I am grateful to learn so much about my former home. Strongly recommended.
Peter Thomas, Freelance Reviewer, August 2019
★★★★
A marvellous account which taught me a great deal I didn't know and probably should have. This is a fascinating and necessary book. I had not realised that the 1798 rebellion was Presbyterian led-not Catholic.
Also , although it is dangerous to judge the past by modern standards,the behaviour of Parliament during the potato famine does seem particularly shocking; Perhaps there is a lesson for today's Parliamentarians. As an Anglo Irish I am grateful to learn so much about my former home. Strongly recommended.
Peter Thomas, Freelance Reviewer, August 2019
Featured as 'Sources consulted' part of [i]East Lothian Battles[/i] article
East Lothian Life, June 2019
Featured as 'Sources consulted' part of [i]East Lothian Battles[/i] article
East Lothian Life, June 2019
A good book that can't be missing in the libraries of history buffs, not only military but also political history.
Read the full Italian review [link=https://omneignotopromagnifico.blogspot.com/2019/07/following-in-footsteps-of-oliver.html]here[/link]
Old Barbed Wire Blog
A good book that can't be missing in the libraries of history buffs, not only military but also political history.
Read the full Italian review [link=https://omneignotopromagnifico.blogspot.com/2019/07/following-in-footsteps-of-oliver.html]here[/link]
Old Barbed Wire Blog
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in the topic. I knew very little about Elizabeth Widville before picking this up, but feel I now have a much better understanding of what a fascinating character she truly was, as well as the key role she played in some very important historical moments.
The book also provides a good amount of information and background on some other key events of the time - her sons (the princes in the tower), and later the War of the Roses, for instance - all of which is fascinating.
Overall, a well informed and well written exploration of one of history's lesser known characters.
NetGalley, Amelia Louise
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in the topic. I knew very little about Elizabeth Widville before picking this up, but feel I now have a much better understanding of what a fascinating character she truly was, as well as the key role she played in some very important historical moments.
The book also provides a good amount of information and background on some other key events of the time - her sons (the princes in the tower), and later the War of the Roses, for instance - all of which is fascinating.
Overall, a well informed and well written exploration of one of history's lesser known characters.
NetGalley, Amelia Louise
Andrew’s book uncovers new and compelling evidence, but still doesn’t come up with an answer that we can all agree on. However, it is a brilliant piece of detective work, and well worth reading.
Read the full review [link=https://booksmonthlyreviews.wordpress.com/pen-and-sword-books-2/]here[/link]
Books Monthly
Andrew’s book uncovers new and compelling evidence, but still doesn’t come up with an answer that we can all agree on. However, it is a brilliant piece of detective work, and well worth reading.
Read the full review [link=https://booksmonthlyreviews.wordpress.com/pen-and-sword-books-2/]here[/link]
Books Monthly
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An Alternative History of Britain: The English Civil War
With hindsight, the victory of Parliamentarian forces over the Royalists in the English Civil War may seem inevitable but this outcome was not a foregone conclusion. Timothy Venning explores many of the turning points and discusses how they might so easily have played out differently. What if, for example, Charles I had capitalized on his victory at… Read more...
Edgehill: The Battle Reinterpreted (Second Edition)
This paperback edition of this seminal new study of a key battle of the Civil Wars re-examines one of England's most mysterious battlefields at Edgehill, and it combines the work of three outstanding military historians. Each is an expert in the areas of battlefield interpretation, military equipment and organization, and battle casualties and care.… Read more...
Edgehill: The Battle Reinterpreted (Second Edition)
This paperback edition of this seminal new study of a key battle of the Civil Wars re-examines one of England's most mysterious battlefields at Edgehill, and it combines the work of three outstanding military historians. Each is an expert in the areas of battlefield interpretation, military equipment and organization, and battle casualties and care.… Read more...
